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.

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

✅10.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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.
❌275% higher power demand at 75W vs 20W.
❌179.3% longer card at 229mm vs 82mm.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 20W instead of 75W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 229mm, a 147mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅10.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 20W instead of 75W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 229mm, a 147mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌275% higher power demand at 75W vs 20W.
❌179.3% longer card at 229mm vs 82mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 10.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 27% 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?

RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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 8nm 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 10.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 27.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A500 Embedded GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (20W vs 75W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A500 Embedded GPU make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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 (20W 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 27.0% higher G3D Mark and 10.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	94 FPS	81 FPS
medium	83 FPS	70 FPS
high	70 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	71 FPS
medium	74 FPS	62 FPS
high	60 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	26 FPS
medium	39 FPS	24 FPS
high	27 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	136 FPS	115 FPS
medium	113 FPS	90 FPS
high	94 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	86 FPS
medium	62 FPS	64 FPS
high	44 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	51 FPS
medium	27 FPS	39 FPS
high	21 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	323 FPS	279 FPS
medium	283 FPS	223 FPS
high	205 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	209 FPS
medium	202 FPS	167 FPS
high	151 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	139 FPS
medium	117 FPS	112 FPS
high	79 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	70 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	261 FPS	156 FPS
medium	211 FPS	127 FPS
high	191 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	112 FPS
medium	158 FPS	93 FPS
high	135 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	66 FPS
medium	74 FPS	54 FPS
high	65 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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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	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	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%