Quadro RTX 3000 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. 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 RTX 3000

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

133%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

130%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

129%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

125%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

122%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

113%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

111%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

109%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

106%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

106%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

103%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

100%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

98%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

94%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

93%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

92%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

91%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

89%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

87%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

80%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

76%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

66%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

64%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 38% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+38%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-38%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ 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 $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 92% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 761% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+761%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891)	✅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 RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 and GeForce GTX 1650

Quadro RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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 RTX 3000 scores 10,858 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Quadro RTX 3000 leads by 38%. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	10,858+38%	7,869
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4608+414%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.31 TFLOPS+447%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+6%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	288+414%	56
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+411%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 3000 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1650 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 3000 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Quadro RTX 3000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.0	1.4+40%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 110.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) 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°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	260W	75W-71%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	41.8	104.9+151%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $891, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 91.6% less ($816 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 759.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).