GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

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

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank #11 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
113%
#8
103%
#9
102%
#11
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
93%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
92%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

InsightGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)
Longevity
Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 1650

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
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 (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. 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). Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. 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 GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
AD107
TU117
Release
January 3 2023
April 23 2019
Ranking
#102
#323