GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A5000

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 RTX A5000

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

168%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

146%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

140%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

123%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

115%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

114%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

113%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

109%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

108%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

104%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

102%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

100%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

95%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

90%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

88%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

86%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

82%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

81%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

80%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

79%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

72%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

70%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX A5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 191.7% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-191.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+191.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $1,800 for the RTX A5000, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 722.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+722.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and RTX A5000

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.

RTX A5000

The RTX A5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,951 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX A5000's 22,951 — the RTX A5000 leads by 191.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX A5000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8,192 (RTX A5000). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A5000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
G3D Mark Score	7,869	22,951+192%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	8192+814%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+831%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1695 MHz+2%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	256+357%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	8 MB+809%
L2 Cache	1 MB	6 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
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 RTX A5000 has 24 GB. The RTX A5000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 GB/s (RTX A5000) — a 500% advantage for the RTX A5000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6 MB (RTX A5000) — the RTX A5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	24 GB+500%
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (RTX A5000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5000). 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,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A5000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX A5000's 230W — a 101.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX A5000). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A5000
TDP	75W-67%	230W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+5%	99.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX A5000 launched at $3721 and now averages $1800. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 95.8% less ($1725 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.8 (RTX A5000) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 719.5% better value. The RTX A5000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).