GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 42.8% 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 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-42.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+42.8%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 A 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 3050 A 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 A Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU's 11,240 — the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU leads by 42.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,869 | 11,240+43% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2560+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.984 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+205% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1777 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 2.5 MB+184% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 A 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. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A 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,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 A 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,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-42% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.9+21% | 86.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | GA106 |
| Release | April 23 2019 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #323 | #211 |
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