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 $36,602 JPY against $53,717 JPY 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 7%. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $36,453 JPY above its $149 JPY MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti still sits about $53,438 JPY above its $279 JPY MSRP.
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
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1650?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 or the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti worth the extra $17,115 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1650?
Does the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?
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 |