GeForce GTX 1650
VS
FirePro W4300

GeForce GTX 1650 vs FirePro W4300

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

FirePro W4300

2015Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 W4300

#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
99%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
98%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
97%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
94%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
93%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
90%
#153
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2060%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
100%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
100%
#173
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $86
98%
#175
Radeon Pro 560
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
97%
#176
Radeon Pro 460
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
96%
#180
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
MSRP: $139|Avg: $85
92%
#181
FirePro M5950
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
92%
#183
Radeon Pro WX 7130
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200
89%
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 W4300 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 189.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W4300.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
Performance
Leading raw performance (+189.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-189.4%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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 $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 92.9% better value per dollar than the FirePro W4300.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+92.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)
More affordable ($50)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and FirePro W4300

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

FirePro W4300

The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the FirePro W4300's 2,719 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 189.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the FirePro W4300 uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (FirePro W4300). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
G3D Mark Score
7,869+189%
2,719
Architecture
Turing
GCN 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+109%
1.428 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
896 KB+367%
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
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 W4300) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
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
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (FirePro W4300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2.170. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2.170
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
6+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
VCE 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the FirePro W4300's 50W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (FirePro W4300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 171mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 71°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
TDP
75W
50W-33%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
171mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C-1%
71°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+93%
54.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the FirePro W4300 launched at $379 and now averages $50. The FirePro W4300 costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 54.4 (FirePro W4300) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 92.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W4300
MSRP
$149-61%
$379
Avg Price (30d)
$75
$50-33%
Performance per Dollar
104.9+93%
54.4
Codename
TU117
Bonaire
Release
April 23 2019
December 1 2015
Ranking
#323
#590