Tesla P4
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Tesla P4 vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Tesla P4

2016Core: 886 MHzBoost: 1114 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. The Tesla P4 is positioned at rank #154 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 Tesla P4

#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
96%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
84%
#139
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1641%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
100%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
98%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
95%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
94%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
91%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
83%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
80%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
80%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
80%
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 Tesla P4 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+14.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-14.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
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 $190 for the Tesla P4, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 121.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+121.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)
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 Tesla P4 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 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 Tesla P4 scores 9,004 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Tesla P4 leads by 14.4%. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
9,004+14%
7,869
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2560+186%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.704 TFLOPS+91%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1114 MHz
1665 MHz+49%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+186%
56
L1 Cache
960 KB+7%
896 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla P4GeForce 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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla P4) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
168mm
229mm
Height
53mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
120.1+14%
104.9
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 60.5% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 121.3% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$1000
$149-85%
Avg Price (30d)
$190
$75-61%
Performance per Dollar
47.4
104.9+121%
Codename
GP104
TU117
Release
September 13 2016
April 23 2019
Ranking
#293
#323