GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1650.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1650 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1650 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming. The GeForce GTX 1060 packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1060 starts at $49,186 INR against $58,232 INR for the GeForce GTX 1650. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 18%. The GeForce GTX 1060 still sits about $48,887 INR above its $299 INR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $58,083 INR above its $149 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws just 75W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 1060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1060 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1060's memory is also faster — 192 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1650 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1650?
The GeForce GTX 1060 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
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX 1650?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1650?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 worth the extra $9,046 INR over the GeForce GTX 1060?
Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280✓ | 896 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s✓ | 128 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W | 75 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Apr 2019 |