GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Quadro RTX 8000

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Quadro RTX 8000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 8000

2018Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 1770 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 Quadro RTX 8000

#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
210%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
206%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
189%
#101
183%
#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
146%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
143%
#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
104%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
101%
#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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 153.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (48 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 1650Quadro RTX 8000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-153.2%)
Leading raw performance (+153.2%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
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 $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 99% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 5164.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+5164.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999)

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 Quadro RTX 8000

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

Quadro RTX 8000

The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 19,927 — the Quadro RTX 8000 leads by 153.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
G3D Mark Score
7,869
19,927+153%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
4608+414%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
16.31 TFLOPS+447%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1770 MHz+6%
ROPs
32
96+200%
TMUs
56
288+414%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
4.5 MB+411%
L2 Cache
1 MB
6 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
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 Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 500% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
48 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
768 GB/s+500%
Bus Width
128-bit
384-bit+200%
L2 Cache
1 MB
6 MB+500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 110.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: None vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
TDP
75W-71%
260W
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
Length
229mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+37%
76.6
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 and now averages $9999. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 99.2% less ($9924 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 5145% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP
$149-99%
$9999
Avg Price (30d)
$75-99%
$9999
Performance per Dollar
104.9+5145%
2.0
Codename
TU117
TU102
Release
April 23 2019
August 13 2018
Ranking
#323
#78