
GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel Arc Pro A60

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
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20.6% 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 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20.6%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $380 for the Intel Arc Pro A60, it costs 80% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 320% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+320%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 Intel Arc Pro A60

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 Pro A60
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. 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 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 9,493 — the Intel Arc Pro A60 leads by 20.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 9,493+21% |
| 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% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| 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 Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-42% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+44% | 73.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 and now averages $380. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 80.3% less ($305 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 319.6% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-61% | $380 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-80% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9+320% | 25.0 |
| Codename | TU117 | DG2-256 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | June 6 2023 |
| Ranking | #323 | #275 |
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