GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650, leading by roughly 457% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1650, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,590 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650
Price
€200
Performance
7%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,790
Performance
39%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+1071% CUDA Cores (10,496 vs 896)
+631% Bandwidth (936 GB/s vs 128 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)

GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 457% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 starts at $200 EUR against $1,790 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~61% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $291 EUR above its $1,499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1650 pulls less power (75W vs 350W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3090 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 24GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 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 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 or GeForce RTX 3090?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce GTX 1650?

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, roughly 457% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1650 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 or the GeForce RTX 3090?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $1,590 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1650 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3090
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)89610,496
Ray Tracing Cores82
Tensor / AI Cores328

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3090
Base Clock1,485 MHz1,395 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz1,695 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3090
VRAM Capacity4 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps19.5 Gbps
Bandwidth128 GB/s936 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650GeForce RTX 3090
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP75 W350 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 12-pin
ReleasedApr 2019Sep 2020