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 GTX 1650 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650, leading by roughly 157% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the cheaper option by $43 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 157% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 starts at $127 CAD against $170 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 pulls less power (75W vs 115W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 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 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 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 3060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 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 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 157%. 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 3060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1650?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $43 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1650?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 896 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,485 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jan 2021 |