GeForce GTX 1650 vs FirePro D300

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 D300

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

95%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

90%

#115

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1291%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

100%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

97%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

96%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

93%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

93%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

87%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

87%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

86%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

86%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

86%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

84%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. 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 D300 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 37.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro D300.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+37.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-37.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 FirePro D300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 73% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 172.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+172.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and FirePro D300

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 D300

The FirePro D300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,722 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the FirePro D300's 5,722 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 37.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the FirePro D300 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,280 (FirePro D300). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (FirePro D300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
G3D Mark Score	7,869+38%	5,722
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+37%	2.176 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	896 KB+180%	320 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro D300) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (FirePro D300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D300). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro D300).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the FirePro D300's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (FirePro D300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro D300
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	242mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+175%	38.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the FirePro D300 launched at $500 and now averages $20. The FirePro D300 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 286.1 (FirePro D300) — the FirePro D300 offers 172.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).