NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5 / 4 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON
GTX 1650 vs RTX 5060
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 5060
Blackwell 2.0 · 8 GB GDDR7
QUICK ANSWER
RTX 5060 leads in 3DMark Time Spy
RTX 5060 has a median Graphics score of 13,743 versus 3,563 for GTX 1650, a lead of about 286% in this synthetic workload.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
GTX 16503,563
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 110,722 resultsView 3DMark result searchRTX 506013,743
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 84,527 resultsView 3DMark result searchTime Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
GTX 1650 vs RTX 5060 specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | GTX 1650 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell 2.0 |
| GPU codename | TU117 | GB206 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Process size | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shader units | 896 | 3,840 |
| Base clock | 1,485 MHz | 2,280 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| Memory | 4 GB GDDR5 / 4 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 128.1 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| TMUs | 56 | 120 |
| ROPs | 32 | 48 |
| Tensor cores | Not listed | 120 |
| Ray tracing cores | Not listed | 30 |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 32 MB |
| TDP | 75 W | 145 W |
| Recommended system power | 250 W | 300 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Power connectors | Not listed | 1x 8-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 2.98 TFLOPS | 19.18 TFLOPS |
GTX 1650: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RTX 5060: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose GTX 1650 or RTX 5060?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RTX 5060 has a median Graphics score of 13,743 versus 3,563 for GTX 1650, a lead of about 286% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
GTX 1650 lists 4 GB GDDR5 / 4 GB GDDR6 and 75 W graphics power; RTX 5060 lists 8 GB GDDR7 and 145 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
Verify the exact game and price
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.