Quadro M5500 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro M5500 is positioned at rank #141 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro M5500

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

91%

#126

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1494%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

100%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

100%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

99%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

97%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

93%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

92%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

91%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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 Quadro M5500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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	Quadro M5500	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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. Priced at $75 versus $200 for the Quadro M5500, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 165.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M5500	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+165.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅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.

Quadro M5500 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5500 and GeForce GTX 1650

Quadro M5500

The Quadro M5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1165 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,915 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

The Quadro M5500 scores 7,915 and the GeForce GTX 1650 reaches 7,869 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5500 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5500) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 4.772 TFLOPS (Quadro M5500) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1165 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	7,915	7,869
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+129%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.772 TFLOPS+60%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1165 MHz	1665 MHz+43%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+129%	56
L1 Cache	768 KB	896 KB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5500	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)

The Quadro M5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Quadro M5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5500) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Quadro M5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC (Maxwell) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	NVDEC (Maxwell)	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5500 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5500) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	52.8	104.9+99%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M5500 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 62.5% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.6 (Quadro M5500) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 164.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).