
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1035 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile reaches 10,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 5.299 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1035 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,186+1% | 10,080 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2560+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.416 TFLOPS | 5.299 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+67% | 1035 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 2.5 MB+92% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.9 | 134.4+32% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $81 | — |
| Codename | TU116 | GA106 |
| Release | November 22 2019 | May 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #258 | #262 |
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