GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) vs Tesla M60

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

2020Core: 1380 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz

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NVIDIA

Tesla M60

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

2020

Why buy it

  • Less risky long-term buy than Tesla M60: it remains the more sensible modern option while Tesla M60 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
  • Draws 50W instead of 300W, a 250W reduction.
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Tesla M60

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 500% higher power demand at 300W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla M60 better than GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,968 vs 7,002 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Tesla M60 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Tesla M60 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $3,000 MSRP. Tesla M60 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Tesla M60 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $3,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 300W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) make more sense than Tesla M60?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla M60. The trade-off is that Tesla M60 currently gives you 0.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
1080p
low116 FPS104 FPS
medium104 FPS90 FPS
high86 FPS73 FPS
ultra64 FPS44 FPS
1440p
low107 FPS91 FPS
medium91 FPS80 FPS
high72 FPS58 FPS
ultra54 FPS33 FPS
4K
low45 FPS29 FPS
medium42 FPS27 FPS
high29 FPS18 FPS
ultra26 FPS16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
1080p
low145 FPS173 FPS
medium123 FPS136 FPS
high103 FPS105 FPS
ultra72 FPS84 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS125 FPS
medium67 FPS96 FPS
high52 FPS81 FPS
ultra38 FPS62 FPS
4K
low37 FPS68 FPS
medium28 FPS52 FPS
high22 FPS43 FPS
ultra17 FPS32 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
1080p
low314 FPS315 FPS
medium251 FPS252 FPS
high209 FPS210 FPS
ultra157 FPS158 FPS
1440p
low235 FPS236 FPS
medium188 FPS189 FPS
high157 FPS158 FPS
ultra118 FPS118 FPS
4K
low157 FPS158 FPS
medium125 FPS126 FPS
high104 FPS105 FPS
ultra70 FPS79 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
1080p
low281 FPS182 FPS
medium227 FPS148 FPS
high198 FPS133 FPS
ultra157 FPS103 FPS
1440p
low212 FPS132 FPS
medium168 FPS110 FPS
high136 FPS99 FPS
ultra114 FPS77 FPS
4K
low104 FPS77 FPS
medium80 FPS60 FPS
high70 FPS49 FPS
ultra55 FPS36 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) and Tesla M60

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 15 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,968 points.

NVIDIA

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) scores 6,968 and the Tesla M60 reaches 7,002 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Tesla M60 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Raw compute: 3.195 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
G3D Mark Score
6,968
7,002
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
2048 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.195 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS ×2+51%
Boost Clock
1560 MHz+32%
1178 MHz
ROPs
32
64 ×2+100%
TMUs
64
128 ×2+100%
L1 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla M60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (Tesla M60) — the Tesla M60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder
NVDEC (4th Gen)
PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit
MPEG-2,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) draws 50W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)) vs 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
TDP
50W-83%
300W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
139.4+498%
23.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)Tesla M60
MSRP
$3000
Codename
TU117
GM204
Release
April 15 2020
August 30 2015
Ranking
#352
#355