GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#30

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

172%

#32

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

156%

#33

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

155%

#37

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

141%

#38

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

140%

#40

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

92%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

89%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU better than GeForce GTX 1650?

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU significantly outperforms the GTX 1650 with 16-35% better gaming performance in traditional rendering, and up to 106% gains with DLSS enabled in supported titles. Built on Ampere architecture with 2048 CUDA cores versus 1024, the RTX 3050 delivers a noticeably smoother gaming experience.

Key advantages include dedicated RT and Tensor cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS AI upscaling, features completely absent from the GTX 1650. In games like Apex Legends and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the RTX 3050 achieves 36-37% higher frame rates.

For laptop buyers seeking modern gaming capabilities at 1080p, the RTX 3050 is the clear winner with its DLSS support providing substantial performance boosts in compatible games. The GTX 1650 remains a budget option for esports and older titles, but lacks the future-proofing and feature set of the RTX 3050.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+20.6%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 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 GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1740 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,489 points. Launch price was $199.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU's 9,489 — the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU leads by 20.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1740 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	7,869	9,489+21%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	7.127 TFLOPS+139%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1740 MHz+5%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2 MB+127%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

🎬

Media & Encoding

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU's 90W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.