GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Intel Arc Pro A60

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel Arc Pro A60

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
Intel

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 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 Intel Arc Pro A60

#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
100%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
93%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
92%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
92%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
88%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
86%
#45
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
591%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
100%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
96%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
95%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
89%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
88%
#73
T1000
MSRP: $350|Avg: $382
87%
#74
Quadro P620
MSRP: $170|Avg: $48
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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

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

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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel 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