RTX A4000
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

RTX A4000 vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

RTX A4000

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1560 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 RTX A4000

#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
132%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
131%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
126%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
123%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
107%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
103%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
101%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
100%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
97%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
95%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
87%
#50
86%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
84%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
82%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
82%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
80%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
77%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
76%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
73%
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 RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 147.3% 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.

InsightRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+147.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-147.3%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 93% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 498.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+498.9%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,111)
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 RTX A4000 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

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 RTX A4000 scores 19,463 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the RTX A4000 leads by 147.3%. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
19,463+147%
7,869
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
6144+586%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
19.17 TFLOPS+542%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1560 MHz
1665 MHz+7%
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
192+243%
56
L1 Cache
6 MB+582%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX A4000GeForce 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 RTX A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 250% advantage for the RTX A4000. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the RTX A4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+300%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+250%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 60.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
140W
75W-46%
Recommended PSU
650W
300W-54%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
241mm
229mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
139.0+33%
104.9
💰

Value Analysis

The RTX A4000 launched at $1111 MSRP and currently averages $1111, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 93.2% less ($1036 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.5 (RTX A4000) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 499.4% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureRTX A4000GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$1111
$149-87%
Avg Price (30d)
$1111
$75-93%
Performance per Dollar
17.5
104.9+499%
Codename
GA104
TU117
Release
April 12 2021
April 23 2019
Ranking
#85
#323