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 22% 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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Price
€925
Performance
9%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
€221
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,280)
+17% Bandwidth (224 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+3% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

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 22% 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 $221 EUR against $925 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 411%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $766 EUR above its $159 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws just 100W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

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 — 224 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — 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 GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the all-round winner here — 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 22% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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 $704 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,560
Ray Tracing Cores20
Tensor / AI Cores80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,552 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP100 W130 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2019Jan 2022