GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc 7-Core iGPU
GeForce GTX 1650
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+18.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Core iGPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Arc 7-Core iGPU
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.
Arc 7-Core iGPU
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Arc 7-Core iGPU's 9,349 — the Arc 7-Core iGPU leads by 18.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Arc 7-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 9,349+19% |
| Architecture | Turing | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+12700% | 7 |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2200 MHz+32% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1.3 MB+48% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU 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 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | QuickSync |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Arc 7-Core iGPU's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-26% | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 623.3+494% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | TU117 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | April 23 2019 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #323 | #375 |
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