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 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1660 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1660: 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 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 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.

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Why buy it

✅40.8% 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).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1660 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 40.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 47.9% in PassMark G3D (11,639 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1660 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $70 more expensive on MSRP at $219 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 0.6% (53.1 vs 52.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1660 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1650 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1660's 11,639 — the GeForce GTX 1660 leads by 47.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1660 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
G3D Mark Score	7,869	11,639+48%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1408+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.027 TFLOPS+68%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1785 MHz+7%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	88+57%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.4 MB+59%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
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 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1660 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1660. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) — the GeForce GTX 1660 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	192 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1660's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
TDP	75W-38%	120W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+8%	97.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 32% cheaper ($70 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 0.6% better value.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
MSRP	$149-32%	$219
Performance per Dollar	52.8	53.1
Codename	TU117	TU116
Release	April 23 2019	March 14 2019
Ranking	#323	#231

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