GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc A310
GeForce GTX 1650
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Arc A310
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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 A310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 44.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A310.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+44.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-44.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $100 for the Arc A310, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 92.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 A310
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 A310
The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Arc A310's 5,438 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 44.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Arc A310 uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Arc A310). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+45% | 5,438 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 3.072 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2000 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1.1 MB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 124 GB/s (Arc A310) — a 3.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Arc A310) — the Arc A310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s+3% | 124 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A310). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xe Media Engine (Arc A310). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Arc A310's 75W — a 0% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 300W (Arc A310). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 229mm | 169mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+45% | 72.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Arc A310 launched at $100 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 25% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 54.4 (Arc A310) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 92.8% better value. The Arc A310 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-25% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+93% | 54.4 |
| Codename | TU117 | DG2-128 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #323 | #422 |
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