Quadro M1200 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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

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 Quadro M1200 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 145% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M1200.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-145%)	✅Leading raw performance (+145%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 30.7% better value per dollar than the Quadro M1200.

Insight	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+30.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Quadro M1200 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1200 and GeForce GTX 1650

Quadro M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M1200 scores 3,212 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 145%. The Quadro M1200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro M1200) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	3,212	7,869+145%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.399 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+113%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz	1665 MHz+45%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M1200	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1200) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Quadro M1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M1200 draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1200) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Quadro M1200	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	45W-40%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C	70°C-15%
Perf/Watt	71.4	104.9+47%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M1200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Quadro M1200 costs 46.7% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Quadro M1200) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 30.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).