
GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

GeForce GTX 1650
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 281.5% 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-281.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+281.5%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $1,750 for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 511.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+511.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,750) |
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 RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 577 MHz to 1432 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,020 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 30,020 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition leads by 281.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1432 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 30,020+281% |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 8960+900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 25.66 TFLOPS+760% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+16% | 1432 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 56 | 280+400% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 8.8 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 24 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | NVENC 9th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | NVDEC 6th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 70W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-54% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-3% | 72°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 428.9+309% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999 and now averages $1750. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 95.7% less ($1675 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 17.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 509.9% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-93% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-96% | $1750 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+510% | 17.2 |
| Codename | TU117 | GB203 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #17 |
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