GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1650

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

187%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

134%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

129%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

118%

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GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

92%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

89%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

83%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28.1% 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.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+28.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile scores 10,080 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile leads by 28.1%. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1057 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	10,080+28%	7,869
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+129%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.329 TFLOPS+45%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1057 MHz	1665 MHz+58%
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64+14%	56
L1 Cache	2 MB+127%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1650 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+50%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Mobile vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.