GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs GeForce GTX 1650

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+24.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 87.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+87.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,815 points. Launch price was $199.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB scores 9,815 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB leads by 24.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.935 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	9,815+25%	7,869
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1152+29%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.935 TFLOPS+32%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1708 MHz+3%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	72+29%	56
L1 Cache	432 KB	896 KB+107%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+50%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None. Card length: 250mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	120W	75W-38%
Recommended PSU	400W	300W-25%
Power Connector	6-pin	None
Length	250mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	81.8	104.9+28%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.3 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers 87.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).