Quadro RTX A6000
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Quadro RTX A6000 vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX A6000

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 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 Quadro RTX A6000

#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
137%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
137%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
131%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
128%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
126%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
124%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
122%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
120%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
114%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
111%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
110%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
109%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
104%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
102%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
100%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
100%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
90%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
88%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
86%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
85%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
83%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
77%
#101
74%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
65%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
60%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
59%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
58%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
54%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
53%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
48%
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 A6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 189.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (48 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.

InsightQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+189.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-189.7%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)
❌ 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 $3,500 for the Quadro RTX A6000, it costs 98% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 1510.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1510.8%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX A6000 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Quadro RTX A6000

The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX A6000 scores 22,798 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Quadro RTX A6000 leads by 189.7%. The Quadro RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
22,798+190%
7,869
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
10752+1100%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
38.71 TFLOPS+1197%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1800 MHz+8%
1665 MHz
ROPs
112+250%
32
TMUs
336+500%
56
L1 Cache
10.5 MB+1093%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB+500%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro RTX A6000GeForce 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
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX A6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 500% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Quadro RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
48 GB+1100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
768 GB/s+500%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+200%
128-bit
L2 Cache
6 MB+500%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX A6000 draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.

FeatureQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
300W
75W-75%
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
8-pin EPS
None
Length
267mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
76.0
104.9+38%
💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX A6000 launched at $4649 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 97.9% less ($3425 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1513.8% better value. The Quadro RTX A6000 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureQuadro RTX A6000GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$4649
$149-97%
Avg Price (30d)
$3500
$75-98%
Performance per Dollar
6.5
104.9+1514%
Codename
GA102
TU117
Release
October 5 2020
April 23 2019
Ranking
#54
#323