GeForce GTX 1650 vs GRID M60-1B

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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GRID M60-1B

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GRID M60-1B Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GRID M60-1B: 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

  • +248.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $2,351 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 5752.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • GRID M60-1B is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 22800% longer card at 229mm vs 1mm.

GRID M60-1B

2015

Why buy it

  • Measures 1mm instead of 229mm, a 228mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,256 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 1577.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 248.8% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 2,256), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,351 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5752.4% (52.8 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GRID M60-1B Technical Specifications

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

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

GRID M60-1B

The GRID M60-1B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,256 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GRID M60-1B's 2,256 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 248.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GRID M60-1B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-1B). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-1B). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID M60-1B
G3D Mark Score
7,869+249%
2,256
Architecture
Turing
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+62%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+41%
1178 MHz
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
128+129%
L1 Cache
896 KB+17%
768 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID M60-1B leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID M60-1B
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-1B carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1650 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 64-bit on the GRID M60-1B. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-1B) — the GRID M60-1B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID M60-1B
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-1B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID M60-1B
DirectX
12
12_1
Max Displays
3
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GRID M60-1B's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GRID M60-1B). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID M60-1B
TDP
75W-67%
225W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
1mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+949%
10.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the GRID M60-1B launched at $2500. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 94% cheaper ($2351 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.9 (GRID M60-1B) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 5766.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650GRID M60-1B
MSRP
$149-94%
$2500
Performance per Dollar
52.8+5767%
0.9
Codename
TU117
GM204
Release
April 23 2019
August 30 2015
Ranking
#323
#525

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