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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+339.9%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Iris Plus Graphics 950
Shared System RAM 15
1,789
0.0%
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950: 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

  • ✅+339.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Iris Plus Graphics 950 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.

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.

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.
  • ❌Older 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 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 339.9% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 1,789), 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 and a newer 2019 generation instead of 0. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Iris Plus Graphics 950 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

Iris Plus Graphics 950

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 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 950's 1,789 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 339.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 uses Generation 11.0, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Iris Plus Graphics 950
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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Iris Plus Graphics 950
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 Iris Plus Graphics 950 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 Iris Plus Graphics 950.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Iris Plus Graphics 950
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 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Iris Plus Graphics 950
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
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 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Quick Sync 7. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Iris Plus Graphics 950
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Quick Sync 7
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Quick Sync 7
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 950's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Iris Plus Graphics 950
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
229mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
119.3+14%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Plus Graphics 950 was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Iris Plus Graphics 950
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
Ice Lake GT2
Release
April 23 2019
sem dados
Ranking
#323
#634
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