
Intel Arc Pro A60 vs GeForce GTX 1650

Intel Arc Pro A60
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is positioned at rank #60 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A60
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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 | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+20.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.6%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $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 | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+320%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($75) |
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 Intel Arc Pro A60 and GeForce GTX 1650

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 9,493 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Intel Arc Pro A60 leads by 20.6%. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,493+21% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+129% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+181% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+23% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+129% | 56 |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| 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: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: Intel Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro A60 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 75W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 241mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 73.0 | 104.9+44% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 80.3% less ($305 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 319.6% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $380 | $149-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $75-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 104.9+320% |
| Codename | DG2-256 | TU117 |
| Release | June 6 2023 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #275 | #323 |
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