GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-100

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-100 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 P106-100: 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

  • +18.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $75 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
  • Delivers 78.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
  • P106-100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Measures 229mm instead of 250mm, a 21mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 vs 7,869).
  • 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 50.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $224 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.6 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($224 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 18.7% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 6,628), 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: a 12nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $75 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $224, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 78.5% (52.8 vs 29.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-100 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

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the P106-100's 6,628 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 18.7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-100
G3D Mark Score
7,869+19%
6,628
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
896
1920+114%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
6.655 TFLOPS+123%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1733 MHz+4%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
56
120+114%
L1 Cache
896 KB+24%
720 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 P106-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-100
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)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of video memory. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 128-bit on the P106-100. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-100
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-100
DirectX
12
12_1
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-100
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 0% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-100
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
250mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+19%
88.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the P106-100 launched at $224. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 33.5% cheaper ($75 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 29.6 (P106-100) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 78.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650P106-100
MSRP
$149-33%
$224
Performance per Dollar
52.8+78%
29.6
Codename
TU117
GP104
Release
April 23 2019
December 12 2017
Ranking
#323
#529

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