GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

2023Core: 1545 MHzBoost: 1890 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1650 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1650 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1650: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

  • 56.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 53.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 75W instead of 115W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 56.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.7% in PassMark G3D (8,160 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1650 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.

NVIDIA

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

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 and the GeForce GTX 1650 reaches 7,869 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
8,160+4%
7,869
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3072+243%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.61 TFLOPS+289%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1890 MHz+14%
1665 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96+71%
56
L1 Cache
3 MB+241%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
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)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile). Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s+50%
128 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
115W
75W-35%
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
70
70°C
Perf/Watt
71.0
104.9+48%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Codename
AD107
TU117
Release
January 3 2023
April 23 2019
Ranking
#102
#323

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