GeForce GTX 1650 Super vs GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Speed and memory

In our performance index the GeForce GTX 1650 Super scores 10 and the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB scores 9.5, which makes the GeForce GTX 1650 Super about 5% faster. That is a small gap, below what most people notice without a frame counter.

The GeForce GTX 1650 Super has 4 GB of video memory and the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB has 6 GB. That difference matters at 1440p and in new games at High textures, and it can outweigh a small speed advantage as the card ages.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Call of Duty (19 against 26 fps), and the smallest is in Fortnite (112 against 107 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The GeForce GTX 1650 Super is rated at 100 W and the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB at 120 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 450 W for the first and 450 W for the second. The power draw is close enough that cooling and noise will be similar.

At launch the GeForce GTX 1650 Super cost $159 and the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB $249. Per dollar, the GeForce GTX 1650 Super gave more performance (6.3 points per $100 against 3.8). Current prices differ, so run the same sum on what you can actually buy today.

Which one to buy

Choose the GeForce GTX 1650 Super if you want the faster card, and you can accept 4 GB of memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB if the price gap matters more than the 5% speed difference, and you value the extra video memory. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.