GeForce GTX 1650 vs P106-100

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

✅+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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than P106-100: it remains the more sensible modern option while P106-100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 250mm, a 21mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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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).

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

P106-100

2017

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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than P106-100: it remains the more sensible modern option while P106-100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 250mm, a 21mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 vs 7,869).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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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

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than P106-100?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.7% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, 18.7% more raw performance headroom, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That extra performance headroom should help it hold higher settings and newer game demands for longer.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is about $75 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $224 MSRP, and you are getting 18.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 78.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is P106-100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. P106-100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $224 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

P106-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
1080p
low	94 FPS	138 FPS
medium	83 FPS	127 FPS
high	70 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	123 FPS
medium	74 FPS	107 FPS
high	60 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	51 FPS
medium	39 FPS	47 FPS
high	27 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
1080p
low	136 FPS	262 FPS
medium	113 FPS	216 FPS
high	94 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	173 FPS
medium	62 FPS	143 FPS
high	44 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	99 FPS
medium	27 FPS	80 FPS
high	21 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
1080p
low	323 FPS	298 FPS
medium	283 FPS	239 FPS
high	205 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	224 FPS
medium	202 FPS	179 FPS
high	151 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	149 FPS
medium	117 FPS	119 FPS
high	79 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	75 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
1080p
low	261 FPS	298 FPS
medium	211 FPS	239 FPS
high	191 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	224 FPS
medium	158 FPS	179 FPS
high	135 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	130 FPS
medium	74 FPS	100 FPS
high	65 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and P106-100

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.

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.

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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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The P106-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
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 feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	P106-100
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

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the P106-100 launched at $224. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 33.5% less ($75 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).