GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • +325.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 185.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 18.5 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • Intel UHD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming, 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.
  • 400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $49 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,848 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.5 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

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 325.8% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 1,848), 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, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018. 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 $49 more expensive on MSRP at $149 vs $100, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 185.8% (52.8 vs 18.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics P630

The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 24 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,848 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 1,848 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 325.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel UHD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score
7,869+326%
1,848
Architecture
Turing
Generation 9.5
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
896+367%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+548%
0.4608 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+39%
1200 MHz
ROPs
32+967%
3
TMUs
56+133%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel UHD Graphics P630
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)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. 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 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics P630.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel UHD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
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 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel UHD Graphics P630
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Gen 9.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 (Intel UHD Graphics P630).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel UHD Graphics P630
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Quick Sync (Coffee Lake)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Gen 9.5
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel UHD Graphics P630
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
123.2+17%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics P630 was 32.9% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 18.5 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 185.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel UHD Graphics P630
MSRP
$149
$100-33%
Performance per Dollar
52.8+185%
18.5
Codename
TU117
Coffee Lake GT2
Release
April 23 2019
May 24 2018
Ranking
#323
#640

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