GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 167% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. But the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $248 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 226.0% better value than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, around 167% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER currently lists from $32 EUR, $248 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at $280 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~226% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is trading below its $159 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the gentler choice at 100W versus 200W. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 200W 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 Ti carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. 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 Ti's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $248 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 100 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Nov 2019 | Dec 2020 |