
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc A550M

GeForce GTX 1650
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc 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

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