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GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
4 GB 50
6,574
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
8 GB 130
11,892
+80.9%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 780
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Black
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoTITAN Xp
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 130W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,574 vs 11,892).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

  • ✅+80.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌160% higher power demand at 130W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 80.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, 80.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 80.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low102 FPS130 FPS
medium87 FPS113 FPS
high73 FPS99 FPS
ultra43 FPS83 FPS
1440p
low89 FPS119 FPS
medium77 FPS96 FPS
high56 FPS81 FPS
ultra32 FPS69 FPS
4K
low28 FPS64 FPS
medium27 FPS57 FPS
high18 FPS39 FPS
ultra15 FPS33 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low177 FPS239 FPS
medium150 FPS206 FPS
high116 FPS164 FPS
ultra86 FPS128 FPS
1440p
low128 FPS163 FPS
medium104 FPS135 FPS
high83 FPS112 FPS
ultra63 FPS92 FPS
4K
low74 FPS88 FPS
medium60 FPS74 FPS
high48 FPS62 FPS
ultra34 FPS49 FPS
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League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low296 FPS535 FPS
medium237 FPS428 FPS
high197 FPS357 FPS
ultra148 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low222 FPS401 FPS
medium177 FPS321 FPS
high148 FPS268 FPS
ultra111 FPS201 FPS
4K
low148 FPS268 FPS
medium118 FPS214 FPS
high99 FPS178 FPS
ultra69 FPS134 FPS
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Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low171 FPS467 FPS
medium142 FPS414 FPS
high125 FPS335 FPS
ultra101 FPS268 FPS
1440p
low120 FPS372 FPS
medium100 FPS321 FPS
high87 FPS236 FPS
ultra68 FPS197 FPS
4K
low70 FPS199 FPS
medium57 FPS175 FPS
high46 FPS150 FPS
ultra33 FPS125 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,574 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design scores 6,574 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 80.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 2.458 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
6,574
11,892+81%
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1024
2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.458 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS+266%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1755 MHz+46%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
80+25%
L1 Cache
1 MB
2.5 MB+150%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder
NVENC (Turing)
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
NVDEC (4th Gen)
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9,H.265 10-bit
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
50W-62%
130W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
—
235mm
Height
—
124mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
131.5+44%
91.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q DesignGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
—
$249
Codename
TU117
GA106
Release
April 2 2020
January 4 2022
Ranking
#371
#224