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 1650 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $203 GBP.
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GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop currently lists from $67 GBP, $203 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1650 at $270 GBP. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $121 GBP above its $149 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1650 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 80W. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 80W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop carries 6GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650. 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 Laptop'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 Laptop (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1650?
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is the faster card by about 29%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1650?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1650?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 worth the extra $203 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280✓ | 896 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,404 MHz | 1,485 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,670 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | 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 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W | 75 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Apr 2019 |