GeForce GTX 1650 vs FirePro S10000

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 S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

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 S10000 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 73.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S10000.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+73.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-73.4%)
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	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $500 for the FirePro S10000, it costs 85% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1056.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1056.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and FirePro S10000

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 S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the FirePro S10000's 4,537 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 73.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	7,869+73%	4,537
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	4096 ×2+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+14%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+75%	950 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	56	112 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	896 KB+100%	448 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
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 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
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 S10000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	FirePro S10000
TDP	75W-80%	375W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+767%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 85% less ($425 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1052.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).