RTX A5000 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 RTX A5000

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

168%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

146%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

140%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

123%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

115%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

114%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

113%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

109%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

108%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

104%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

102%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

100%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

95%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

90%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

88%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

86%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

82%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

81%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

80%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

79%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

72%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

70%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

68%

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 A5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 191.7% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 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	RTX A5000	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+191.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-191.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (24 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $1,800 for the RTX A5000, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 722.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX A5000	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+722.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)	✅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.

RTX A5000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A5000 and GeForce GTX 1650

RTX A5000

The RTX A5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,951 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.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX A5000 scores 22,951 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the RTX A5000 leads by 191.7%. The RTX A5000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTX A5000) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A5000) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	RTX A5000	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	22,951+192%	7,869
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	8192+814%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	27.77 TFLOPS+831%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1695 MHz+2%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	256+357%	56
L1 Cache	8 MB+809%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX A5000	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	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A5000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The RTX A5000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (RTX A5000) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 500% advantage for the RTX A5000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTX A5000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the RTX A5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX A5000	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+500%	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: 12.1 (RTX A5000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	RTX A5000	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A5000) 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 A5000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	RTX A5000	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC (2x)	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 A5000 draws 230W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 101.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A5000) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	RTX A5000	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	230W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	650W	300W-54%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	99.8	104.9+5%

💰

Value Analysis

The RTX A5000 launched at $3721 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 95.8% less ($1725 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.8 (RTX A5000) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 719.5% better value. The RTX A5000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).