GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

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 6GB

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

112%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

112%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

111%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

109%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

107%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

105%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

103%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

103%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

102%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

100%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

100%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

99%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

99%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

98%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

98%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

98%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

97%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 36.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-36.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+36.6%)
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 (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $179 for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, it costs 58% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 74.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+74.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

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 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 36.6%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	7,869	10,749+37%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	896	2304+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	6.774 TFLOPS+127%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+13%	1470 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	72+29%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2.3 MB+161%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	168 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). 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 6GB
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP	75W	70W-7%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	229mm	160mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	104.9	153.6+46%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 and now averages $179. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 58.1% less ($104 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 74.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).