GeForce GTX 1650 vs Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

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Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

2023Boost: 1950 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+43.1%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

4 GB 15

5,500

0.0%

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

2019

Why buy it

✅+43.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

2023

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 7,869).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

2023

Why buy it

✅+43.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm 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.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 7,869).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 43.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019 and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 43.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 75W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) 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 (15W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 43.1% 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	94 FPS	85 FPS
medium	83 FPS	74 FPS
high	70 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	69 FPS
medium	74 FPS	60 FPS
high	60 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	26 FPS
medium	39 FPS	25 FPS
high	27 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	136 FPS	121 FPS
medium	113 FPS	85 FPS
high	94 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	80 FPS
medium	62 FPS	48 FPS
high	44 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	38 FPS
medium	27 FPS	25 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	323 FPS	248 FPS
medium	283 FPS	198 FPS
high	205 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	186 FPS
medium	202 FPS	148 FPS
high	151 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	124 FPS
medium	117 FPS	99 FPS
high	79 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
1080p
low	261 FPS	141 FPS
medium	211 FPS	109 FPS
high	191 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	104 FPS
medium	158 FPS	81 FPS
high	135 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	63 FPS
medium	74 FPS	49 FPS
high	65 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

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 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)

The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 1950 MHz. It has 4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)'s 5,500 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 43.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) uses Xe LPG, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
G3D Mark Score	7,869+43%	5,500
Architecture	Turing	Xe LPG
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896+22300%	4
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1950 MHz+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
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 System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_2 (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
DirectX	12	12_2
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs QuickSync (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG2,AVC,VP9,HEVC,AV1 (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG2,AVC,VP9,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)'s 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	366.7+250%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) launched at $0. The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) costs 100+% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc)) — the Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) offers Infinity% better value. The Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).