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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

2019Core: 1140 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 560 Ti 448
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
6 GB 60
8,589
+9.1%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce MX570
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation

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 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).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 8,589).
  • ❌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.
  • ❌25% higher power demand at 75W vs 60W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅+9.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅Draws 60W instead of 75W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 52.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design better than GeForce GTX 1650?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 9.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.
When does GeForce GTX 1650 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 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 future-proofing and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design currently gives you 9.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low94 FPS104 FPS
medium83 FPS90 FPS
high70 FPS75 FPS
ultra58 FPS45 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS90 FPS
medium74 FPS80 FPS
high60 FPS59 FPS
ultra50 FPS34 FPS
4K
low41 FPS29 FPS
medium39 FPS28 FPS
high27 FPS19 FPS
ultra24 FPS16 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low136 FPS230 FPS
medium113 FPS201 FPS
high94 FPS151 FPS
ultra71 FPS122 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS170 FPS
medium62 FPS143 FPS
high44 FPS112 FPS
ultra35 FPS89 FPS
4K
low36 FPS99 FPS
medium27 FPS81 FPS
high21 FPS65 FPS
ultra15 FPS50 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low323 FPS387 FPS
medium283 FPS309 FPS
high205 FPS258 FPS
ultra169 FPS193 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS290 FPS
medium202 FPS232 FPS
high151 FPS193 FPS
ultra117 FPS145 FPS
4K
low130 FPS193 FPS
medium117 FPS155 FPS
high79 FPS129 FPS
ultra50 FPS97 FPS
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Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
1080p
low261 FPS274 FPS
medium211 FPS231 FPS
high191 FPS193 FPS
ultra166 FPS153 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS200 FPS
medium158 FPS175 FPS
high135 FPS140 FPS
ultra113 FPS107 FPS
4K
low99 FPS111 FPS
medium74 FPS90 FPS
high65 FPS74 FPS
ultra51 FPS53 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,589 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 8,589 — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design leads by 9.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.101 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score
7,869
8,589+9%
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
1536+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
4.101 TFLOPS+37%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+25%
1335 MHz
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
56
96+71%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
1.5 MB+70%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s
288 GB/s+125%
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 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
DirectX
12
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
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 Ti with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
TDP
75W
60W-20%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
104.9
143.2+37%