GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 660

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 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 GTX 660 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 94.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 660.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+94.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-94.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 80% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 156.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+156.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 660

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 660

The GeForce GTX 660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,040 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 660's 4,040 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 94.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 660 uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 660). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
G3D Mark Score	7,869+95%	4,040
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	960+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+51%	1.981 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+61%	1033 MHz
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	56	80+43%
L1 Cache	896 KB+1020%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
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 660 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 144.2 GB/s (GeForce GTX 660) — a 12.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 660. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	144.2 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 660). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 660).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 660's 140W — a 60.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 660). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 660
TDP	75W-46%	140W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+263%	28.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce GTX 660 launched at $229 and now averages $15. The GeForce GTX 660 costs 80% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 269.3 (GeForce GTX 660) — the GeForce GTX 660 offers 156.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).