Arc 7-Core iGPU
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Arc 7-Core iGPU vs GeForce GTX 1650

Intel

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc 7-Core iGPU
15
9,349
+18.8%
brand logoIris Pro Graphics P580
brand logoIris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 140V
brand logoArc Graphics 130T
brand logoArc A380
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770
GeForce GTX 1650
75
7,869
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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 Arc 7-Core iGPU is positioned at rank #82 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 Arc 7-Core iGPU

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
95%
#72
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
231%
#74
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
209%
#75
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
209%
#79
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
190%
#80
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
189%
#82
Arc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
97%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
94%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
92%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
92%
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 Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+18.8%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.8%)
Longevity
Xe LPG (2023) (5nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
Standard Buffer (0 MB)
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
—
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Core iGPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Arc 7-Core iGPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low176 FPS
medium137 FPS
high117 FPS
ultra89 FPS
1440p
low107 FPS
medium79 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra47 FPS
4K
low36 FPS
medium29 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Path of Exile 2
No prediction data available
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low256 FPS
medium205 FPS
high138 FPS
ultra88 FPS
1440p
low158 FPS
medium124 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low84 FPS
medium66 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra31 FPS
Counter-Strike 2
No prediction data available
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low421 FPS
medium337 FPS
high280 FPS
ultra210 FPS
1440p
low316 FPS
medium252 FPS
high210 FPS
ultra158 FPS
4K
low192 FPS
medium153 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra80 FPS
League of Legends
No prediction data available
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low119 FPS
medium103 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS
medium89 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low67 FPS
medium54 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra23 FPS
Valorant
No prediction data available
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Core iGPU and GeForce GTX 1650

Intel

Arc 7-Core iGPU

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Arc 7-Core iGPU leads by 18.8%. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
9,349+19%
7,869
Architecture
Xe LPG
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
7
896+12700%
Boost Clock
2200 MHz+32%
1665 MHz
L1 Cache
1.3 MB+48%
0.88 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
XeSS
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 7-Core iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
Shared
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
128 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce 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: QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
QuickSync
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
QuickSync
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 70°C.

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
15W-80%
75W
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
95
70°C-26%
Perf/Watt
623.3+494%
104.9
💰

Value Analysis

The Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureArc 7-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$199
$149-25%
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$75
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
104.9
Codename
Meteor Lake iGPU
TU117
Release
December 14 2023
April 23 2019
Ranking
#375
#323