GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 243% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, around 243% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1650 currently lists from $270 GBP, $57 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at $327 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 183%. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $121 GBP above its $149 GBP MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1650 is the gentler choice at 75W 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. 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 128 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 or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 if you find it at a steep discount.