Intel Arc Pro B60 vs GeForce GTX 1650
Intel Arc Pro B60
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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 Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B60
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The Intel Arc Pro B60 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 B60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 75.5% 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.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+75.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-75.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $450 for the Intel Arc Pro B60, it costs 83% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 242% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+242%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅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 B60 and GeForce GTX 1650
Intel Arc Pro B60
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,807 points. Launch price was $499.
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 B60 scores 13,807 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the Intel Arc Pro B60 leads by 75.5%. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,807+75% | 7,869 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+186% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+312% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+44% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 160+186% | 56 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | 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)
The Intel Arc Pro B60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60) 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 B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B60 draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | 70°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.0 | 104.9+52% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 83.3% less ($375 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 241.7% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $149-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $75-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.7 | 104.9+242% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | TU117 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #175 | #323 |
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