GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the faster graphics card, scoring 20/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 18/100 for the GeForce GTX 1650 — roughly 11% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

18
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

20
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecGeForce GTX 1650NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Gaming score18/10020/100
VRAM-3 GB
Memory type-GDDR5
TDP75 W120 W
Boost clock-1708 MHz
Release-Aug 2016
MSRP-$119.00

GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the faster graphics card, scoring 20/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 18/100 for the GeForce GTX 1650 — roughly 11% 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 1650 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is faster for gaming, scoring 20/100 versus 18/100 for the GeForce GTX 1650 (about 11% faster).

Should I buy the GeForce GTX 1650 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the GeForce GTX 1650 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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