P106-100
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

P106-100 vs GeForce GTX 1650

P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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. The P106-100 is positioned at rank #43 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. 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 P106-100

#23
Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP: $500|Avg: $450
93%
#24
Radeon PRO W7600
MSRP: $599|Avg: $599
93%
#25
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $625|Avg: $750
93%
#28
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
499%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
100%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
96%
#50
Quadro K5000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509
95%
#51
Radeon PRO W6300
MSRP: $200|Avg: $150
94%
#52
Quadro K4100M
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261
94%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 P106-100 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 18.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.

InsightP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-18.7%)
Leading raw performance (+18.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (250mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 60% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 110.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+110.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of P106-100 and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the P106-100 scores 6,628 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 18.7%. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
6,628
7,869+19%
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1920+114%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.655 TFLOPS+123%
2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+4%
1665 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
120+114%
56
L1 Cache
720 KB
896 KB+24%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P106-100) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (P106-100) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
12_1
12
Max Displays
0
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 4th gen.

FeatureP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The P106-100 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 250mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
250mm
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
88.4
104.9+19%
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Value Analysis

The P106-100 launched at $224 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The P106-100 costs 60% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 220.9 (P106-100) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the P106-100 offers 110.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureP106-100GeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$224
$149-33%
Avg Price (30d)
$30-60%
$75
Performance per Dollar
220.9+111%
104.9
Codename
GP104
TU117
Release
December 12 2017
April 23 2019
Ranking
#529
#323