GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1660

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1660 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 47.9% 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 1660
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-47.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+47.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $180 for the GeForce GTX 1660, it costs 58% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 62.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+62.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)

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 1660 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1660

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 1660

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1660's 11,639 — the GeForce GTX 1660 leads by 47.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1660 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
G3D Mark Score	7,869	11,639+48%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1408+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.027 TFLOPS+68%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1785 MHz+7%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	88+57%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.4 MB+59%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
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 1660 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 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 1660) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) — the GeForce GTX 1660 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
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	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
DirectX	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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1660's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
TDP	75W-38%	120W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+8%	97.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 and now averages $180. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 58.3% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 64.7 (GeForce GTX 1660) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 62.1% better value.