GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop, leading by roughly 43% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $135 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop starts at $590 GBP against $725 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop draws just 50W versus 80W for the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's memory is faster — 192 GB/s versus 128 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the faster card by about 43%. 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 3050 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop worth the extra $135 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 16✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 64✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 50 W✓ | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2019 | May 2021 |