GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1650: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +23.5%NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 leads in this scenario (up to 23.5% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce GTX 1060 is better2
Video memory 2 GB more6 GB vs 4 GB
Memory bus 64 bit more192 bit vs 128 bit
Where GeForce GTX 1650 is better2
Blender Benchmark 3.1.0 23.5% faster475 samples/min vs 384 samples/min
Board power 45 W lower75 W (board power) vs 120 W (board power)
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- 3.7% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 2.82
GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1060154.6 sGeForce GTX 1650149.1 sPosition among tested models (23, CUDA)
B · 149A · 1550200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. The 3.7% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
154.6 s · community measurement, sample 26 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 26 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 152.99–157.63; submissions 2020-02-26 to 2020-06-06; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
149.1 s · community measurement, sample 40 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 40 submissions (7 outliers excluded), interquartile range 147.8–152.54; submissions 2020-02-21 to 2020-06-07; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- 4.3% difference, within the threshold
Blender Benchmark 2.90
GPU, classroom (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1060563.9 sGeForce GTX 1650540.8 sPosition among tested models (25, CUDA)
B · 541A · 5640200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. The 4.3% difference is below the noticeable threshold (5%).
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
563.9 s · community measurement, sample 20 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 558.22–592.6; submissions 2020-09-04 to 2021-01-24; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
540.8 s · community measurement, sample 63 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 63 submissions (9 outliers excluded), interquartile range 528.23–552.69; submissions 2020-09-03 to 2021-08-24; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 23.5%
Blender Benchmark 3.1.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce GTX 1060384.3 samples/minGeForce GTX 1650474.7 samples/minPosition among tested models (38, OptiX)
A · 384B · 47502,0004,0006,0008,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is ahead by 23.5% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
384.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 24 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 24 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 362.1–392.78; submissions 2022-03-10 to 2022-06-27; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
474.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 41 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 41 submissions (8 outliers excluded), interquartile range 459.78–486.19; submissions 2022-03-10 to 2022-06-11; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (108)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 1,530.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 1,531.3 | 1,732.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 154.6 | 147.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 153.1 | 147.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 157.7 | 153.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 167.5 | 158.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 156.2 | 157.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 155 | 156.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 134.1 | 134.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 169.2 | 130.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 175.6 | 126.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 166.2 | 127.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 167.8 | 133.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 555.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, classroom (CUDA) | 543.4 | 538.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 548.4 | 516.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 561.6 | 536.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 524.1 | 549.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 531.6 | 572 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 485.5 | 493.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 586.4 | 499.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 623.5 | 517.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 314.5 | 324.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 308.3 | 277.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 316.9 | 283.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 321.8 | 294.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 322.9 | 302 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 297.5 | 289.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 309 | 307.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 309.1 | 282.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 330 | 253.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 327.5 | 271.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, koro (CUDA) | 606.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, koro (CUDA) | 610.4 | 483 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, koro (CUDA) | 605.8 | 472.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, koro (CUDA) | 595.9 | 499.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | 541.2 | 485.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (CUDA) | 523.3 | 457.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 543.5 | 502.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 544.6 | 437.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 379.6 | 319.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 379.3 | 336.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 888.4 | 867.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 867.8 | 924.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 874.2 | 894.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 895.9 | 905.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 926.8 | 942.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 831 | 891.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 880.4 | 911 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 816.9 | 796.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 891.7 | 722.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 906.3 | 753.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,781.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,463.5 | 1,360.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,505.3 | 1,373 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,591.5 | 1,376.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,238.9 | 1,426.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,298.8 | 1,885.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 2,037.2 | 1,640 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,255.7 | 1,565.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 1,234.9 | 1,073.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 1,329.1 | 1,437.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 357.7 | 467.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 450.2 | 457.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 335.1 | 497.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 434.4 | 489.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 454 | 528.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 447 | 439.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 428.5 | 501.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 413.2 | 513.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 352.2 | 498.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 345.2 | 438.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 349.3 | 424 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 289 | 391.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 255 | 364.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 413.7 | 508.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 388.8 | 488.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 378.8 | 448.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 378.8 | 433.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 383 | 429.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 390.6 | 470 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 376.6 | 476.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 362.4 | 428.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 358.1 | 429.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 347.4 | 442.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 356.5 | 428.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 310.1 | 356.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | — | 156.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | — | 137.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | — | 571.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 486.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 472.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | — | 294.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | — | 240.2 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | — | 258.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | — | 472.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 298 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 389.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | — | 915.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 702.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 750.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | — | 1,215.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (OPTIX) | — | 1,068 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 454.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 530.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 419.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 522.7 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | — | 417 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · GeForce GTX 1060 | B · GeForce GTX 1650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing | differs |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 1,280 (CUDA cores) | 896 (CUDA cores) | not directly comparable |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,506 MHz | 1,485 MHz | A: 21 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,708 MHz | 1,665 MHz | A: 43 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 6 GB | 4 GB | A: 2 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | equal |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 128 bit | A: 64 bit more |
| Memory bandwidthExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently. | 192 GB/s | no data | no data for B |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 120 W (board power) | 75 W (board power) | A: 45 W higher |
| Recommended PSU | 400 W | 300 W | A: 100 W higher |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | equal |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | 250 mm | 130 mm | A: 120 mm higher |
| Thickness (slots) | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Power connectors (reference) | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin | equal |
Chip
Architecture
APascal
BTuring
differsShader units
A1,280 (CUDA cores)
B896 (CUDA cores)
not directly comparableShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,506 MHz
B1,485 MHz
A: 21 MHz moreBoost clock
A1,708 MHz
B1,665 MHz
A: 43 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A6 GB
B4 GB
A: 2 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR5
BGDDR5
equalMemory bus
A192 bit
B128 bit
A: 64 bit moreMemory bandwidth
A192 GB/s
Bno data
no data for BExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently.
Power and dimensions
Board power
A120 W (board power)
B75 W (board power)
A: 45 W higherTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
A400 W
B300 W
A: 100 W higherInterface
APCIe 3.0
BPCIe 3.0
equalLength (reference / Founders Edition)
A250 mm
B130 mm
A: 120 mm higherPartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
A2
B2
equalPower connectors (reference)
A1x 6-pin
B1x 6-pin
equal
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 have?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: 6 GB GDDR5, 192-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650: 4 GB GDDR5, 128-bit bus.
What power supply does the manufacturer recommend?
For NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 400 W or more; for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 300 W or more. This is a recommendation for a typical system; also check the power connectors of the specific card model.
Which PCIe interface do the cards use?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: PCIe 3.0. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650: PCIe 3.0.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81a, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.82, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.91.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.92, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.93.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.