GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the cheaper option by $674 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop 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 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $246 EUR, $674 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop at $920 EUR. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 50W against 120W, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. 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 Laptop 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 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop worth the extra $674 EUR 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W | 50 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Apr 2019 |