GeForce GTX 1650 vs FirePro 2260

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

75

7,869

+6863.7%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

FirePro 2260

75

113

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

Mobility Radeon X2500

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

Radeon 860M

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700 XT

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2260

#345

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16788%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#361

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

100%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

98%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

92%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

91%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

91%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

90%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

89%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

81%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

77%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

75%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

74%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

69%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 2260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6863.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2260.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6863.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6863.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1292.7% better value per dollar than the FirePro 2260.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1292.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

FirePro 2260 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and FirePro 2260

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

FirePro 2260

The FirePro 2260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the FirePro 2260's 113 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 6863.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the FirePro 2260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (FirePro 2260). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro 2260).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
G3D Mark Score	7,869+6864%	113
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+289%	0.768 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	56+75%	32
L1 Cache	896 KB+600%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro 2260) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.1 (FirePro 2260). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
DirectX	12+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.4	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs UVD 1.0 (FirePro 2260). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2 (FirePro 2260).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	UVD 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the FirePro 2260's 75W — a 0% difference. The FirePro 2260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (FirePro 2260). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro 2260
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	104.9+6893%	1.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the FirePro 2260 launched at $129 and now averages $15. The FirePro 2260 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.5 (FirePro 2260) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1298.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).