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 $70 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,869 vs 11,639).
❌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

2019

Why buy it

✅+47.9% 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

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

GeForce GTX 1660

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $219 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 120W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+47.9% 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 11,639).
❌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

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌60% higher power demand at 120W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 47.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 1660 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1660 is about 47.0% more expensive on MSRP at $219 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and you are getting 47.9% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 0.6% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. GeForce GTX 1650 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (75W vs 120W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1650 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1660?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (75W vs 120W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $149 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1660. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1660 currently gives you 47.9% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 0.6% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	94 FPS	125 FPS
medium	83 FPS	112 FPS
high	70 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	115 FPS
medium	74 FPS	98 FPS
high	60 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	51 FPS
medium	39 FPS	47 FPS
high	27 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	136 FPS	206 FPS
medium	113 FPS	174 FPS
high	94 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	79 FPS	132 FPS
medium	62 FPS	105 FPS
high	44 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	61 FPS
medium	27 FPS	49 FPS
high	21 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	323 FPS	524 FPS
medium	283 FPS	419 FPS
high	205 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	393 FPS
medium	202 FPS	314 FPS
high	151 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	130 FPS	262 FPS
medium	117 FPS	210 FPS
high	79 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
1080p
low	261 FPS	394 FPS
medium	211 FPS	328 FPS
high	191 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	233 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	314 FPS
medium	158 FPS	261 FPS
high	135 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	166 FPS
4K
low	99 FPS	159 FPS
medium	74 FPS	122 FPS
high	65 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	88 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

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

The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 1660's 11,639 — the GeForce GTX 1660 leads by 47.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1660 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1785 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
G3D Mark Score	7,869	11,639+48%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	1408+57%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	5.027 TFLOPS+68%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1785 MHz+7%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	88+57%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	1.4 MB+59%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	192 GB/s+50%
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 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 1660
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1660'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). 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
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+8%	97.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 32% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 53.1 (GeForce GTX 1660) — the GeForce GTX 1660 offers 0.6% better value.