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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

2020Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1485 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+44.4%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
4 GB 50
6,968
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 750 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 580
brand logoGeForce GTX 670
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 980
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti

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.

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 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅61.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 61.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 44.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016 and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. 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 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 61.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 44.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 180W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) 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 (50W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 44.4% higher G3D Mark and 61.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
1080p
low117 FPS90 FPS
medium105 FPS80 FPS
high91 FPS67 FPS
ultra77 FPS55 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS83 FPS
medium87 FPS71 FPS
high76 FPS56 FPS
ultra67 FPS46 FPS
4K
low55 FPS39 FPS
medium49 FPS36 FPS
high41 FPS25 FPS
ultra37 FPS22 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
1080p
low216 FPS144 FPS
medium181 FPS122 FPS
high148 FPS103 FPS
ultra113 FPS72 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS85 FPS
medium107 FPS67 FPS
high87 FPS52 FPS
ultra68 FPS38 FPS
4K
low62 FPS37 FPS
medium51 FPS28 FPS
high49 FPS22 FPS
ultra41 FPS17 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
1080p
low453 FPS314 FPS
medium362 FPS251 FPS
high302 FPS202 FPS
ultra226 FPS157 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS235 FPS
medium272 FPS188 FPS
high226 FPS157 FPS
ultra170 FPS118 FPS
4K
low226 FPS141 FPS
medium181 FPS123 FPS
high151 FPS84 FPS
ultra113 FPS54 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
1080p
low358 FPS262 FPS
medium302 FPS209 FPS
high260 FPS180 FPS
ultra226 FPS156 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS200 FPS
medium254 FPS159 FPS
high208 FPS129 FPS
ultra170 FPS108 FPS
4K
low170 FPS98 FPS
medium133 FPS75 FPS
high123 FPS65 FPS
ultra102 FPS51 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,968 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)'s 6,968 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 44.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1485 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
10,064+44%
6,968
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2560+150%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+192%
3.041 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+17%
1485 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+150%
64
L1 Cache
0.94 MB
1 MB+6%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
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
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

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

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

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 113% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
TDP
180W
50W-72%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
87
Perf/Watt
55.9
139.4+149%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
MSRP
$249
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Codename
GP104
TU116
Release
May 27 2016
April 23 2020
Ranking
#137
#324