GeForce GTX 1650
VS
GRID RTX6000-1Q

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GRID RTX6000-1Q

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-1Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 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 GRID RTX6000-1Q

#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
210%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
209%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
205%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
189%
#101
182%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
160%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
148%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
145%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
142%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
134%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
130%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
118%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
117%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
106%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
103%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
100%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
100%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
98%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
97%
#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
79%
#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
53%
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 GRID RTX6000-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID RTX6000-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 60.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-60.3%)
Leading raw performance (+60.3%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $1,500 for the GRID RTX6000-1Q, it costs 95% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1147.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1147.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GRID RTX6000-1Q

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.

NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-1Q

The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 12,617 — the GRID RTX6000-1Q leads by 60.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GRID RTX6000-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
G3D Mark Score
7,869
12,617+60%
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+62%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+41%
1178 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
128+129%
L1 Cache
896 KB+17%
768 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q has 8 GB. The GRID RTX6000-1Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GRID RTX6000-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+27%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
TDP
75W-67%
225W
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+87%
56.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299 and now averages $1500. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 95% less ($1425 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.4 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1148.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP
$149-98%
$6299
Avg Price (30d)
$75-95%
$1500
Performance per Dollar
104.9+1149%
8.4
Codename
TU117
GM204
Release
April 23 2019
August 30 2015
Ranking
#323
#525