GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc A580
GeForce GTX 1650
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Arc A580
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). 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 A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-53.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+53.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (271mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $179 for the Arc A580, it costs 58% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 55.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) |
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 A580
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 A580
The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Arc A580's 12,060 — the Arc A580 leads by 53.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Arc A580 uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,072 (Arc A580). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 12,060+53% |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 3072+243% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+312% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2000 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 56 | 192+243% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A580 has 8 GB. The Arc A580 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 512 GB/s (Arc A580) — a 300% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8 MB (Arc A580) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 512 GB/s+300% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A580). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Arc A580's 175W — a 80% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 600W (Arc A580). Power connectors: None vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 271mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-57% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-50% | 600W |
| Power Connector | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 271mm |
| Height | 111mm | 132mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+52% | 68.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Arc A580 launched at $179 and now averages $179. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 58.1% less ($104 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 67.4 (Arc A580) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 55.6% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-17% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-58% | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+56% | 67.4 |
| Codename | TU117 | DG2-512 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | October 10 2023 |
| Ranking | #323 | #223 |
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