Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs GeForce GTX 1650
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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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
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 424.6% 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 Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU).
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-424.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+424.6%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| 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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) and GeForce GTX 1650
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 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 Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 424.6%. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 10 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 7,869+425% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Turing |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 896+1767% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1665 MHz+51% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | QuickSync | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 144.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Integrated vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-84% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 300W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | None |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+19% | 104.9 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 104.9 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | TU117 |
| Release | May 28 2019 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #760 | #323 |
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