GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce 6600 GT

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6600 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

10075%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9679%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

9567%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9550%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

9531%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

9476%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

9357%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9322%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9236%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

9211%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

9100%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

9081%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

8917%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8911%

#325

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

11111%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

100%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

94%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

92%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

88%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

81%

#346

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

81%

#347

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

81%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

79%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

75%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

72%

#352

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

69%

#353

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

69%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

68%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6600 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5402.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6600 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5402.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5402.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3568.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce 6600 GT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3568.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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

GeForce 6600 GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce 6600 GT

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.

GeForce 6600 GT

The GeForce 6600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce 6600 GT's 143 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 5402.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce 6600 GT uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,344 (GeForce 6600 GT). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce 6600 GT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 980 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
G3D Mark Score	7,869+5403%	143
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1344+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+13%	2.634 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+70%	980 MHz
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	56	112+100%
L1 Cache	896 KB+700%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6600 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce 6600 GT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+1500%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6600 GT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
DirectX	12+33%	9.0c
Vulkan	1.4	None
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs No (GeForce 6600 GT). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6600 GT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	No
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce 6600 GT's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce 6600 GT). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce 6600 GT
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	229mm	183mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+10390%	1.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce 6600 GT launched at $199 and now averages $50. The GeForce 6600 GT costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.9 (GeForce 6600 GT) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 3517.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).