Arc B580 vs GeForce GTX 1650

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

Arc family

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GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

GTX family

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Arc B580 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

+103.0%

7,869

0.0%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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GeForce 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.

Arc B580 vs GeForce GTX 1650 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc B580 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 B580

2024

Why buy it

✅143.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 21.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Xe2 Battlemage on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌153.3% higher power demand at 190W vs 75W.
❌18.8% longer card at 272mm vs 229mm.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 190W, a 115W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 272mm, a 43mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc B580 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 52.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc B580 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 143.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 103% in PassMark G3D (15,977 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc B580 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 20 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc B580 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 21.5% (64.2 vs 52.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

Arc B580 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

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

Arc B580

The Arc B580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 13 2024. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2670 MHz to 2670 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,977 points. Launch price was $249.

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 B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Arc B580 leads by 103%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	15,977+103%	7,869
Architecture	Xe2	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+186%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS+358%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+60%	1665 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	160+186%	56
L1 Cache	5 MB+468%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+1700%	1 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 B580 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce 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 B580 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. Arc B580 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 256.3% advantage for the Arc B580. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the Arc B580 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+256%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB+1700%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) 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 B580	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 86.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 272mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	190W	75W-61%
Recommended PSU	600W	300W-50%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	272mm	229mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	104.9+25%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc B580 came in at $249, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 40.2% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Arc B580 offers 21.6% better value. The newer card here is Arc B580 (2024 vs 2019).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP	$249	$149-40%
Performance per Dollar	64.2+22%	52.8
Codename	BMG-G21	TU117
Release	December 13 2024	April 23 2019
Ranking	#132	#323

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