GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 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 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #160 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
97%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
95%
#150
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
329%
#152
298%
#153
297%
#157
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
270%
#158
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
268%
#160
100%
#172
GeForce GT 540M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
96%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53.1% 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 Ti with Max-Q Design.

InsightGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-53.1%)
Leading raw performance (+53.1%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,574 points.

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 6,574 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 53.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
6,574
10,064+53%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1024
2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.458 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+261%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1733 MHz+44%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
160+150%
L1 Cache
1 MB+6%
0.94 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC (4th Gen)
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
50W-72%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
131.5+135%
55.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$60
Codename
TU117
GP104
Release
April 2 2020
May 27 2016
Ranking
#371
#137