GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Arc A550M

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc A550M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
Intel

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A550M

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
99%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#79
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
240%
#81
218%
#82
217%
#86
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
197%
#87
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
196%
#89
Arc A550M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
98%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
96%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
95%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
93%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-14.4%)
Leading raw performance (+14.4%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A550M 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 A550M

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

Arc A550M

The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Arc A550M's 9,000 — the Arc A550M leads by 14.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Arc A550M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Arc A550M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2050 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
G3D Mark Score
7,869
9,000+14%
Architecture
Turing
Generation 12.7
Process Node
12 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
896
2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
8.397 TFLOPS+181%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2050 MHz+23%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
128+129%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
3 MB+241%
L2 Cache
1 MB
8 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
XeSS
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) — a 75% advantage for the Arc A550M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8 MB (Arc A550M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
224 GB/s+75%
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
8 MB+700%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
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 (Xe) (Arc A550M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs QuickSync (Xe). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
QuickSync (Xe)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
QuickSync (Xe)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Arc A550M's 60W — a 22.2% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Arc A550M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
TDP
75W
60W-20%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85
Perf/Watt
104.9
150.0+43%
💰

Value Analysis

The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Arc A550M
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
TU117
DG2-512
Release
April 23 2019
2022
Ranking
#323
#279