GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 199.0% better value than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 78% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 78% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $2,099 BRL, $1,432 BRL less than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER at $3,531 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 199%. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,770 BRL above its $329 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $3,372 BRL above its $159 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the gentler choice at 100W versus 170W. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 170W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's memory is also faster — 240 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER worth the extra $1,432 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 240 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 100 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2019 | Feb 2021 |