GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Why is GeForce RTX 3050 8GB better than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER are entry-level cards from two different technological eras. The RTX 3050 is a part of the Ampere generation and brings the significant advantage of Ray Tracing and DLSS support, which is entirely absent on the GTX 1650 SUPER. With 8GB of GDDR6 memory, the RTX 3050 also doubles the 4GB buffer of the older card, making it much more viable for modern games.
While the GTX 1650 SUPER was a beloved budget king for 1080p gaming during its time, its 4GB VRAM limit has become a major bottleneck in recent AAA titles. The RTX 3050 not only provides more headroom for textures but also uses DLSS to stay relevant in demanding games that would otherwise be unplayable. Architecturally, the move from Turing to Ampere brings improved efficiency and better specialized cores for AI and lighting.
For any modern PC build, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the clear winner, offering a more modern feature set and the necessary VRAM to handle current software. The GTX 1650 SUPER is now best relegated to very low-budget used systems or simple office tasks that require a secondary display output. For a true 1080p budget gaming experience today, the entry-level RTX series is the minimum recommended starting point.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+23.1%) |
| 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $81 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 61% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 109.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+109.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($81) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) |
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 8GB
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 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 23.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,186 | 12,535+23% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2560+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.416 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+106% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 1777 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 224 GB/s+17% |
| 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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-23% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 101.9+6% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $81, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 61.2% less ($128 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.8 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 109.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-36% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $81-61% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.8+110% | 60.0 |
| Codename | TU116 | GA106 |
| Release | November 22 2019 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #258 | #211 |
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