GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce GTX 1660 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650, leading by roughly 43% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1660 is the clear winner, offering 520.4% better value than GeForce GTX 1650.
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GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1660 vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1660 is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1660 packs 1,408 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 starts at $77 EUR against $334 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1650. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1660 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 520%. The GeForce GTX 1660 is trading below its $219 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $185 EUR above its $149 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws just 75W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 1660, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1660 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 1660'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.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 1660?
The GeForce GTX 1660 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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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 896 | 1,408✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,485 MHz | 1,530 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,785 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Mar 2019 |