G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 45.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 12,747).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

2019

Why buy it

✅+62% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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87.2% HIGHER MSRP
$279 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 45.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+62% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 12,747).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

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87.2% HIGHER MSRP
$279 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1650?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 62% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 62.0% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is about 87.2% more expensive on MSRP at $279 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 62.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1650 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $149 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
1080p
low	94 FPS	98 FPS
medium	83 FPS	88 FPS
high	70 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	90 FPS
medium	74 FPS	77 FPS
high	60 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	45 FPS
medium	39 FPS	41 FPS
high	27 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
1080p
low	136 FPS	269 FPS
medium	113 FPS	227 FPS
high	94 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	183 FPS
medium	62 FPS	156 FPS
high	44 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	106 FPS
medium	27 FPS	89 FPS
high	21 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
1080p
low	323 FPS	532 FPS
medium	283 FPS	443 FPS
high	205 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	287 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	430 FPS
medium	202 FPS	344 FPS
high	151 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	287 FPS
medium	117 FPS	229 FPS
high	79 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	126 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
1080p
low	261 FPS	401 FPS
medium	211 FPS	326 FPS
high	191 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	330 FPS
medium	158 FPS	268 FPS
high	135 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	164 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	158 FPS
medium	74 FPS	119 FPS
high	65 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	85 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,747 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 12,747 — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti leads by 62%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.437 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
G3D Mark Score	7,869	12,747+62%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1536+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.437 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1770 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	96+71%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.5 MB+70%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	288 GB/s+125%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 120W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
TDP	75W-38%	120W
Recommended PSU	300W-33%	450W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	229mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	106.2+1%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launched at $279. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 46.6% less ($130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 45.7 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 15.5% better value.