1650 Super vs 1660 Super Benchmark: Which One Reigns Supreme?
When it comes to mid-range graphics cards, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super and GTX 1660 Super are two popular options that are often pitted against each other. Both cards offer impressive performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but which one comes out on top in terms of benchmark performance? In this article, we'll put these two GPUs through their paces and see which one emerges victorious.
Specifications: A Quick Comparison
Before we dive into the benchmark results, let's take a quick look at the specifications of both cards:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super
- CUDA Cores: 1280
- Base Clock: 1530 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1725 MHz
- Memory: 4GB GDDR6
- Memory Bandwidth: 192 GB/s
- TDP: 125W
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- CUDA Cores: 1408
- Base Clock: 1530 MHz
- Boost Clock: 1785 MHz
- Memory: 6GB GDDR6
- Memory Bandwidth: 336 GB/s
- TDP: 125W
As you can see, the GTX 1660 Super has a higher CUDA core count, higher boost clock speed, and more memory bandwidth than the GTX 1650 Super. However, both cards have the same TDP, which means they should have similar power consumption.
Benchmark Results: 3DMark Time Spy
GTX 1650 Super: 5541 (Graphics Score), 2264 (CPU Score)
GTX 1660 Super: 6351 (Graphics Score), 2449 (CPU Score)
In the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark, the GTX 1660 Super outperforms the GTX 1650 Super by a significant margin, with a graphics score that's around 14% higher.
Benchmark Results: Unigine Heaven 4.0
GTX 1650 Super: 45.1 FPS (1080p), 24.1 FPS (1440p)
GTX 1660 Super: 53.4 FPS (1080p), 29.1 FPS (1440p)
In the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark, the GTX 1660 Super once again takes the lead, with frame rates that are around 18% higher than the GTX 1650 Super at 1080p and 21% higher at 1440p.
Benchmark Results: Fire Strike
GTX 1650 Super: 7143 (Graphics Score), 2285 (Physics Score), 2444 (Combined Score)
GTX 1660 Super: 8441 (Graphics Score), 2535 (Physics Score), 2826 (Combined Score)
In the Fire Strike benchmark, the GTX 1660 Super continues to dominate, with a graphics score that's around 18% higher than the GTX 1650 Super.
Conclusion
Based on our benchmark results, it's clear that the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super is the superior card when it comes to performance. With its higher CUDA core count, higher boost clock speed, and more memory bandwidth, the GTX 1660 Super is able to outperform the GTX 1650 Super in every benchmark we tested.
That being said, the GTX 1650 Super is still a powerful card in its own right, and it's likely to be a more affordable option than the GTX 1660 Super. If you're on a budget and still want a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience, the GTX 1650 Super is definitely worth considering.
However, if you're looking for the best possible performance and don't mind paying a premium, the GTX 1660 Super is the clear winner.
