GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
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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 4500 Blackwell
Why is RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell better than GeForce GTX 1650?
The matchup between the professional RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell and the budget enthusiast GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER reveals the monumental divide between uncompromised industrial scale and entry-level gaming efficiency. The PRO 4500 Blackwell delivers roughly 1000% more raw compute performance, representing a world-class engine that masters high-fidelity 4K rendering and mission-critical AI duty.
Technically, these two share no ground. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell wins on absolute scale with its colossal 32GB GDDR7 buffer and specialized cores for Path Tracing. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER remains a robust legend for budget-conscious 1080p builders, but it lacks the core count and feature set needed for uncompromised modern graphics in 2026. Moving from an entry-level discrete card to an industrial Blackwell engine is a transformative upgrade, providing the speed and visual depth needed for world-class rendering.
There is no contest here; the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the absolute winner. it provides a level of depth and detail that turns the most demanding projects into fluid, immersive experiences. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is now strictly for entry-level tasks on legacy rigs. if you are looking to revitalize your digital environment with a performance boost that is truly night and day, the 32GB workstation card is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 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 4500 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 350.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (32 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 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-350.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+350.3%) |
| 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 (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $2,015 for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 496.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+496.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,015) |
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 4500 Blackwell
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 4500 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 10496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 82 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,431 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 35,431 — the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell leads by 350.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10,496 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 50.53 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2407 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 35,431+350% |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 10496+1071% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 50.53 TFLOPS+1593% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2407 MHz+45% |
| ROPs | 32 | 112+250% |
| TMUs | 56 | 328+486% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 10.3 MB+1070% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 64 MB+6300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4500 Blackwell has 32 GB. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — a 700% advantage for the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64 MB (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+700% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 64 MB+6300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| 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 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | 9th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-54% | 650W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 177.2+69% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell launched at $2399 and now averages $2015. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 96.3% less ($1940 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 17.6 (RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 496% better value. The RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-94% | $2399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-96% | $2015 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+496% | 17.6 |
| Codename | TU117 | GB203 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | March 18 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #6 |
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