GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,108 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $417 GBP against $1,525 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $88 GBP above its $329 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop draws just 55W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's memory is also faster — 240 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 100%. 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 3060 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,108 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 112✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,485 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 240 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 55 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Feb 2021 |