GeForce GTX 1650 vs Iris Pro Graphics 580
GeForce GTX 1650
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 296.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics 580.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+296.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-296.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Iris Pro Graphics 580
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.
Iris Pro Graphics 580
The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,985 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 1,985 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 296.4%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869+296% | 1,985 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 896+56% | 576 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS+173% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+75% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+256% | 9 |
| TMUs | 56 | 72+29% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 50% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+138% | 44.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | TU117 | Skylake GT4e |
| Release | April 23 2019 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #323 | #707 |
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