GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel Arc Pro A60

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

0.0%

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

Intel Arc Pro A60

4 GB 130

9,493

+20.6%

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

✅Costs $231 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Delivers 111.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,493).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅+20.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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155% HIGHER MSRP
$380 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $231 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Delivers 111.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 241mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+20.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 9,493).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

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155% HIGHER MSRP
$380 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel Arc Pro A60 better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A60 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.6% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Intel Arc Pro A60 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, 20.6% more raw performance headroom, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

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

Intel Arc Pro A60 is about 155.0% more expensive on MSRP at $380 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 20.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Intel Arc Pro A60 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Intel Arc Pro A60 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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

Intel Arc Pro A60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	94 FPS	101 FPS
medium	83 FPS	89 FPS
high	70 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	85 FPS
medium	74 FPS	73 FPS
high	60 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	35 FPS
medium	39 FPS	32 FPS
high	27 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	136 FPS	188 FPS
medium	113 FPS	148 FPS
high	94 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	128 FPS
medium	62 FPS	97 FPS
high	44 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	69 FPS
medium	27 FPS	54 FPS
high	21 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	323 FPS	427 FPS
medium	283 FPS	342 FPS
high	205 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	214 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	320 FPS
medium	202 FPS	256 FPS
high	151 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	160 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	214 FPS
medium	117 FPS	171 FPS
high	79 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	107 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	261 FPS	192 FPS
medium	211 FPS	156 FPS
high	191 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	136 FPS
medium	158 FPS	114 FPS
high	135 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	80 FPS
medium	74 FPS	66 FPS
high	65 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	39 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Intel Arc Pro A60

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.

Intel Arc Pro A60

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 9,493 — the Intel Arc Pro A60 leads by 20.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,493+21%
Architecture	Turing	Generation 12.7
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	8.397 TFLOPS+181%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2050 MHz+23%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L2 Cache	1 MB	12 MB+1100%

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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 Intel Arc Pro A60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
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. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB	12 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
DirectX	12	12.2+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 Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	Intel Xe Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	Intel Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A60
TDP	75W-42%	130W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+44%	73.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 60.8% less ($231 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 111.2% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).