GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. 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 GTX 1060 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16.6% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (5 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+16.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+25%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 34.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($65)

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 GTX 1060 5GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

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 GTX 1060 5GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 9,175 — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB leads by 16.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1709 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,175+17%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	896	1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.375 TFLOPS+47%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1709 MHz+3%
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	896 KB+87%	480 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 1060 5GB has 5 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	5 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	160 GB/s+25%
Bus Width	128-bit	160-bit+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
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 GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
TDP	75W-38%	120W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	229mm	250mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	104.9+37%	76.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 and now averages $65. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 13.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 34.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).