Arc A350M vs GeForce GTX 1650
Arc A350M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc A350M is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 74.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A350M.
| Insight | Arc A350M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-74.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+74.9%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A350M and GeForce GTX 1650
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 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 Arc A350M scores 4,500 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 74.9%. The Arc A350M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A350M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,500 | 7,869+75% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 896+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.766 TFLOPS | 2.984 TFLOPS+69% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1665 MHz+45% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+25% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A350M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 128 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A350M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce 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: Intel Media Engine (Arc A350M) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: Intel Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A350M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Media Engine | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | Intel Media Engine | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A350M draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 100% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A350M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-67% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 180.0+72% | 104.9 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $75 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | TU117 |
| Release | March 30 2022 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #418 | #323 |
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