GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650, leading by roughly 286% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 286% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 pulls less power (75W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 286%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 896 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,485 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Sep 2020 |