GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1650 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce GTX 1650, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $109 EUR cheaper.

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Price
€309
Performance
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Bandwidth (192 GB/s vs 128 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+43% CUDA Cores (1,280 vs 896)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650
Price
€200
Performance
7%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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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 1650 starts at $200 EUR against $309 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1060. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~55% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.

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?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1650 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX 1650?

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1650?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 worth the extra $109 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1650 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,280896

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,485 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity6 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s128 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1650
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W75 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pinNone
ReleasedJul 2016Apr 2019