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GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-090

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
GTX family
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P106-090

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-090 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1650
4 GB 75
7,869
+219.1%
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
P106-090
2 GB 75
2,466
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 275
brand logoGeForce GTX 555
brand logoGeForce GTX 570M
brand logoGeForce GTX 745
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
brand logoRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded 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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-090: 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

  • ✅+219.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 733.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅P106-090 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.

P106-090

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,466 vs 7,869).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    161.1% HIGHER MSRP
    $389 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($389 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 219.1% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 2,466), 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 16nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. 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 $240 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $389, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 733.1% (52.8 vs 6.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-090 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

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the P106-090's 2,466 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 219.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-090
G3D Mark Score
7,869+219%
2,466
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+27%
2.352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+9%
1531 MHz
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
896 KB+211%
288 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P106-090 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-090
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 P106-090 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 P106-090. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-090
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-090
DirectX
12
12
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-090
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 0% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-090
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
250mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
60°C-14%
Perf/Watt
104.9+219%
32.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the P106-090 launched at $389. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 61.7% cheaper ($240 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.3 (P106-090) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 738.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-090
MSRP
$149-62%
$389
Performance per Dollar
52.8+738%
6.3
Codename
TU117
GP106
Release
April 23 2019
July 31 2017
Ranking
#323
#639
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