GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650

4 GB 75

7,869

+34.2%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Intel Arc Pro A30M

4 GB 50

5,862

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅+34.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 7,869).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅+34.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 7,869).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 34.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 34.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 75W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 75W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 currently gives you 34.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	94 FPS	101 FPS
medium	83 FPS	90 FPS
high	70 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	92 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	60 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	46 FPS
medium	39 FPS	43 FPS
high	27 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	136 FPS	143 FPS
medium	113 FPS	105 FPS
high	94 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	92 FPS
medium	62 FPS	61 FPS
high	44 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	42 FPS
medium	27 FPS	31 FPS
high	21 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	323 FPS	264 FPS
medium	283 FPS	211 FPS
high	205 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	198 FPS
medium	202 FPS	158 FPS
high	151 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	132 FPS
medium	117 FPS	106 FPS
high	79 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	261 FPS	264 FPS
medium	211 FPS	211 FPS
high	191 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	198 FPS
medium	158 FPS	158 FPS
high	135 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	100 FPS
medium	74 FPS	77 FPS
high	65 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Intel Arc Pro A30M

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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 34.2%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score	7,869+34%	5,862
Architecture	Turing	Generation 12.7
Process Node	12 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	896	1024+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2000 MHz+20%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 40% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Intel Arc Pro A30M
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9	117.2+12%