GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 129% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. But the GeForce GTX 1650 is the better value, undercutting it by $347 CAD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 129% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1650 currently lists from $256 CAD, $347 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $603 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $107 CAD above its $149 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $274 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1650 is the gentler choice at 75W 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. 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 128 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 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1650 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.