GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 57% up on the GeForce GTX 1650. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti packs 1,536 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 starts at $127 CAD against $190 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 5%. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is trading below its $279 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 sips power at 75W next to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 120W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 6GB (vs 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1650 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti worth the extra $63 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1650?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 896 | 1,536✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,485 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,770 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 288 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Feb 2019 |