GeForce GTX 1650
VS
Intel Arc Pro B50

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Intel Arc Pro B50

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
Intel

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2600 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 B50

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
100%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
95%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
89%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
88%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
87%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
87%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
86%
#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
79%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
78%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel Arc Pro B50 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Intel Arc Pro B50 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 55.1% 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-55.1%)
Leading raw performance (+55.1%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $349 for the Intel Arc Pro B50, it costs 79% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 199.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+199.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($75)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349)

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 B50

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 B50

The Intel Arc Pro B50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,208 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the Intel Arc Pro B50 leads by 55.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2600 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score
7,869
12,208+55%
Architecture
Turing
Xe2
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
896
2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
10.65 TFLOPS+257%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2600 MHz+56%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
56
128+129%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
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 Intel Arc Pro B50 has 8 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B50 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Dual Arc 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 B50).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Dual Arc 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 B50's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
TDP
75W
70W-7%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
167mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
174.4+66%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 78.5% less ($274 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 199.7% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP
$149-57%
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$75-79%
$349
Performance per Dollar
104.9+200%
35.0
Codename
TU117
BMG-G21
Release
April 23 2019
September 5 2025
Ranking
#323
#221