
Quadro GP100 vs GeForce GTX 1650

Quadro GP100
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ 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 Quadro GP100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro GP100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 74.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 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 | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+74.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-74.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $1,335 for the Quadro GP100, it costs 94% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 921.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+921.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335) | ✅More affordable ($75) |
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 Quadro GP100 and GeForce GTX 1650

Quadro GP100
The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Quadro GP100 leads by 74.2%. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710+74% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+300% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS+247% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 1665 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 224+300% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB+48% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 700% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro GP100) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+700% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 103.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 75W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 104.9+80% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 94.4% less ($1260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 918.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | $149-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335 | $75-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 104.9+918% |
| Codename | GP100 | TU117 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #178 | #323 |
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