GeForce GTX 1060 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5 is the faster graphics card, scoring 16/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 15/100 for the GeForce GTX 1060 — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

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GeForce GTX 1060

15
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5

16
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecGeForce GTX 1060NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5
Gaming score15/10016/100
VRAM-4 GB
Memory type-GDDR5
TDP120 W75 W
Boost clock-1665 MHz
Release-Apr 2019
MSRP-$139.00

GeForce GTX 1060 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5 is the faster graphics card, scoring 16/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 15/100 for the GeForce GTX 1060 — roughly 7% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5 is faster for gaming, scoring 16/100 versus 15/100 for the GeForce GTX 1060 (about 7% faster).

Should I buy the GeForce GTX 1060 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the GeForce GTX 1060 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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