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GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $81 for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 23.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81) |
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 GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,063 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB scores 10,063 and the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER reaches 10,186 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,063 | 10,186+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.375 TFLOPS | 4.416 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1709 MHz | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.47 MB | 1.3 MB+177% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Decoder: PureVideo VP7 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP7 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER's 100W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 250mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 100W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 250mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 83.9 | 101.9+21% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 and now averages $81. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB costs 19.8% less ($16 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 154.8 (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 125.8 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers 23.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $159-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-20% | $81 |
| Performance per Dollar | 154.8+23% | 125.8 |
| Codename | GP106 | TU116 |
| Release | July 19 2016 | November 22 2019 |
| Ranking | #255 | #258 |
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