GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 comes out dramatically faster — about 457% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3090 is the cheaper option by $129 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 457% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3090 currently lists from $800 CAD, $129 CAD less than the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop at $929 CAD. The GeForce RTX 3090 is trading below its $1,499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 50W against 350W, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 carries 24GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop. The extra 20GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3090?
The GeForce RTX 3090 is the faster card by about 457%. 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop worth the extra $129 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3090?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 1,695 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 50 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Sep 2020 |
