GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Tesla M6

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla M6

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla M6

2015Core: 930 MHzBoost: 1180 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 Tesla M6

#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
99%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
98%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
96%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
94%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
89%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
87%
#173
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2371%
#188
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
100%
#190
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
98%
#191
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
98%
#193
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
97%
#196
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
94%
#197
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
93%
#200
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
89%
#201
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
88%
#203
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M6 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 26.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M6.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
Performance
Leading raw performance (+26.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-26.4%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $84 for the Tesla M6, it costs 11% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 41.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+41.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($84)

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 Tesla M6

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

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Tesla M6's 6,225 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 26.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Tesla M6 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,536 (Tesla M6). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1180 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
G3D Mark Score
7,869+26%
6,225
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
1536+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
3.625 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+41%
1180 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
96+71%
L1 Cache
896 KB+56%
576 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (Tesla M6) — the Tesla M6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (Tesla M6). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
DirectX
12
12
Max Displays
3
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Tesla M6's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Tesla M6). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
TDP
75W-25%
100W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
1mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+68%
62.3
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Tesla M6 launched at $1000 and now averages $84. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 10.7% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 74.1 (Tesla M6) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 41.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla M6
MSRP
$149-85%
$1000
Avg Price (30d)
$75-11%
$84
Performance per Dollar
104.9+42%
74.1
Codename
TU117
GM204
Release
April 23 2019
August 30 2015
Ranking
#323
#388