GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc A350M
GeForce GTX 1650
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Arc A350M
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 74.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A350M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+74.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-74.9%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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 A350M
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 A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Arc A350M's 4,500 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 74.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Arc A350M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (Arc A350M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+75% | 4,500 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+17% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+69% | 1.766 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+45% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| 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 A350M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Arc A350M) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s+14% | 112 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 A350M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Media Engine (Arc A350M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Intel Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A350M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | Intel Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | Intel Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Arc A350M's 25W — a 100% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Arc A350M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 25W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9 | 180.0+72% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | DG2-128 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #323 | #418 |
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