GeForce GTX 1650
VS
FirePro W8100

GeForce GTX 1650 vs FirePro W8100

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

FirePro W8100

2014Core: 824 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 W8100

#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
98%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
95%
#238
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5411%
#253
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
100%
#254
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
100%
#255
Quadro K5200
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70
100%
#257
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
98%
#258
FirePro V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $96
98%
#259
FirePro W8000
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
97%
#260
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
97%
#261
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
97%
#263
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
94%
#264
GRID M40
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
92%
#265
GRID P40-8Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
92%
#266
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
92%
#267
FirePro V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
91%
#268
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
90%
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 W8100 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 15.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W8100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
Performance
Leading raw performance (+15.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-15.5%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
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. Priced at $75 versus $200 for the FirePro W8100, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 208% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+208%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 W8100

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 W8100

The FirePro W8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 824 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,812 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the FirePro W8100's 6,812 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 15.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the FirePro W8100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (FirePro W8100). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.219 TFLOPS (FirePro W8100).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
G3D Mark Score
7,869+16%
6,812
Architecture
Turing
GCN 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
2560+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
4.219 TFLOPS+41%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
160+186%
L1 Cache
896 KB+40%
640 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W8100 has 8 GB. The FirePro W8100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (FirePro W8100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
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 W8100). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC (FirePro W8100).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
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,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2,MVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the FirePro W8100's 220W — a 98.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (FirePro W8100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 87°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
TDP
75W-66%
220W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
241mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-20%
87°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+238%
31.0
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the FirePro W8100 launched at $2499 and now averages $200. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 62.5% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 34.1 (FirePro W8100) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 207.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650FirePro W8100
MSRP
$149-94%
$2499
Avg Price (30d)
$75-63%
$200
Performance per Dollar
104.9+208%
34.1
Codename
TU117
Hawaii
Release
April 23 2019
June 23 2014
Ranking
#323
#361