GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#107

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1192%

#122

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

98%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

92%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

89%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

86%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 27% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A500 Embedded GPU.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+27%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-27%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 6,197 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 27%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	7,869+27%	6,197
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.468 TFLOPS+83%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+25%	1335 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2 MB+127%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) — the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12	12_2
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 115.8% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
TDP	75W	20W-73%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	82mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	309.9+195%