GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc B580
GeForce GTX 1650
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Arc B580
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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 B580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 103% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 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 B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-103%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+103%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $249 for the Arc B580, it costs 70% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 63.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) |
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 B580
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 B580
The Arc B580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 13 2024. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2670 MHz to 2670 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,977 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Arc B580's 15,977 — the Arc B580 leads by 103%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Arc B580 uses Xe2, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (Arc B580). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2670 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 15,977+103% |
| Architecture | Turing | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2560+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 13.67 TFLOPS+358% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2670 MHz+60% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 56 | 160+186% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 5 MB+468% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 18 MB+1700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B580 has 12 GB. The Arc B580 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 456 GB/s (Arc B580) — a 256.3% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 18 MB (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 456 GB/s+256% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 18 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Xe2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Arc B580's 190W — a 86.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 600W (Arc B580). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-61% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-50% | 600W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 272mm |
| Height | 111mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+25% | 84.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Arc B580 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 69.9% less ($174 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64.2 (Arc B580) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 63.4% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-40% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-70% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+63% | 64.2 |
| Codename | TU117 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | December 13 2024 |
| Ranking | #323 | #132 |
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