GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
€23
Perf Index
13%
Value Score
0.565
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP130W
Price
€780
Perf Index
10%
Value Score
0.013
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP100W

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $23 EUR against $780 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 4313%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $621 EUR above its $159 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER pulls less power (100W vs 130W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt β€” 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 3050 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's memory is also faster β€” 224 GB/s versus 192 GB/s β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 3 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 RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the all-round winner here β€” 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 3050 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster, roughly 30% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER worth the extra $757 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.