GeForce GTX 1650 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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Intel

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): 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

  • +505.3% 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).
  • UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,300 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2019 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 505.3% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 1,300), 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. 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 1,300 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 505.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 12 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
G3D Mark Score
7,869+505%
1,300
Architecture
Turing
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
12 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
896+2700%
32
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+51%
1100 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
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 Video (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 133.3% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
300W
0W-100%
Power Connector
None
None
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-13%
80
Perf/Watt
104.9+21%
86.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
52.8
Infinity
Codename
TU117
Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11
Release
April 23 2019
May 28 2019
Ranking
#323
#820

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