GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

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 GTX 1060 (Mobile)

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

113%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

103%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

102%

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GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

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100%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

92%

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Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

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 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) reaches 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1890 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	7,869	8,160+4%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	3072+243%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS+289%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1890 MHz+14%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	96+71%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	3 MB+241%
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile) has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile). Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	192 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). 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 (Mobile)
DirectX	12	12
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 (Mobile)). 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 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)'s 115W — a 42.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
TDP	75W-35%	115W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	70
Perf/Watt	104.9+48%	71.0