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Arc 8-Core iGPU vs GeForce GTX 1650

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Intel

Arc 8-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2300 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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Arc 8-Core iGPU vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

Arc 8-Core iGPU
Shared 45
3,500
0.0%
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A750
GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+124.8%
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brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
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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.

Arc 8-Core iGPU vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc 8-Core iGPU

2023

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 45W instead of 75W, a 30W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,500 vs 7,869).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2023 hardware with Unknown of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    237.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $503 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($503 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+124.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $354 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $503 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 659% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $503 MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Arc 8-Core iGPU is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌66.7% higher power demand at 75W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 124.8% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 3,500), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $354 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $503, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 659% (52.8 vs 7.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

Arc 8-Core iGPU vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Intel

Arc 8-Core iGPU

The Arc 8-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2300 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 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 8-Core iGPU scores 3,500 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 124.8%. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureArc 8-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
3,500
7,869+125%
Architecture
Xe LPG
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
8
896+11100%
Boost Clock
2300 MHz+38%
1665 MHz
L1 Cache
1.5 MB+70%
0.88 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc 8-Core iGPU leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc 8-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 8-Core iGPU has 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Arc 8-Core iGPU and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650.

FeatureArc 8-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
Shared
4 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
128 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureArc 8-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureArc 8-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc 8-Core iGPU draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 50% difference. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc 8-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: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureArc 8-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
45W-40%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
77.8
104.9+35%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc 8-Core iGPU came in at $503, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 70.4% cheaper ($354 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 7.0 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 654.3% better value. The newer card here is Arc 8-Core iGPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureArc 8-Core iGPUGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$503
$149-70%
Performance per Dollar
7.0
52.8+654%
Codename
Meteor Lake iGPU
TU117
Release
December 14 2023
April 23 2019
Ranking
#362
#323
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