GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
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 500 Blackwell Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile 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 500 Blackwell Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 67.9% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-67.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+67.9%) |
| 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 500 Blackwell Mobile
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 500 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile's 13,209 — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile leads by 67.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2520 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 13,209+68% |
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1792+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 9.032 TFLOPS+203% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2520 MHz+51% |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 56 | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1.8 MB+105% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 24 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 500 Blackwell Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile offers 100% 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 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 24 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+200% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). 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 500 Blackwell Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| 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 500 Blackwell Mobile's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 35W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 377.4+260% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | GB207 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | March 19 2025 |
| Ranking | #323 | #244 |
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