GeForce GTX 1650 vs Iris Plus Graphics

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

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Iris Plus Graphics

Boost: 1000 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+339.9%

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

Iris Plus Graphics

Shared System RAM 15

1,789

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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

✅+339.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 195.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 17.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics is already obsolete for modern gaming.

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.
❌22800% longer card at 229mm vs 1mm.

Iris Plus Graphics

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 229mm, a 228mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,789 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Iris Plus Graphics

Why buy it

✅+339.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 195.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 17.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 229mm, a 228mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
❌22800% longer card at 229mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,789 vs 7,869).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Iris Plus Graphics?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 1,789 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Iris Plus Graphics is a 0 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 0, 339.9% more raw performance headroom, and more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1650 is about 49.0% more expensive on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 339.9% higher G3D Mark. Iris Plus Graphics really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Plus Graphics still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Plus Graphics is 0 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,789 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

Iris Plus Graphics Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	94 FPS	43 FPS
medium	83 FPS	30 FPS
high	70 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	34 FPS
medium	74 FPS	21 FPS
high	60 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	11 FPS
medium	39 FPS	7 FPS
high	27 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	3 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Iris Plus Graphics

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	136 FPS	81 FPS
medium	113 FPS	64 FPS
high	94 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	60 FPS
medium	62 FPS	37 FPS
high	44 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	31 FPS
medium	27 FPS	20 FPS
high	21 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	11 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Iris Plus Graphics

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	323 FPS	81 FPS
medium	283 FPS	64 FPS
high	205 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	60 FPS
medium	202 FPS	48 FPS
high	151 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	40 FPS
medium	117 FPS	32 FPS
high	79 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Iris Plus Graphics

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	261 FPS	81 FPS
medium	211 FPS	64 FPS
high	191 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	60 FPS
medium	158 FPS	48 FPS
high	135 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	40 FPS
medium	74 FPS	32 FPS
high	65 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1650 Open Iris Plus Graphics

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Iris Plus Graphics

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.

Iris Plus Graphics

The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 1,789 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 339.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Iris Plus Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
G3D Mark Score	7,869+340%	1,789
Architecture	Turing	Generation 11.0
Process Node	12 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	896+75%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+191%	1.024 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+67%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	56+75%	32

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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 Iris Plus Graphics relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
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_1 (Iris Plus Graphics). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs QuickSync.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Iris Plus Graphics
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	229mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	119.3+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Iris Plus Graphics launched at $100. The Iris Plus Graphics costs 32.9% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 17.9 (Iris Plus Graphics) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 195% better value.