GeForce GTX 1650 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
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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 GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 125.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 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 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-125.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+125.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $77 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 73% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 66.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($77) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 Ti and GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti scores 7,525 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 125.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,525 | 16,995+126% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 3584+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.425 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+794% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 0.06 MB | 3.5 MB+5733% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 87.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 360 GB/s+88% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6 (Volta) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-71% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 150.5+51% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $77, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti costs 73.4% less ($212 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti offers 66.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-54% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-73% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 97.7+66% | 58.8 |
| Codename | GK106 | GA106 |
| Release | October 9 2012 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #633 | #114 |
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