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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB

The GeForce GTX 1650 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $56.00 more expensive!

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  • Up to 20% cheaper – $320.00 vs $264.00
  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 13% better value for money
  • Up to 20% more expensive – $264.00 vs $320.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB ranks 3 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Logo
GeForce GTX 1650
2984 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has 127% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 1650 fills pixels 13% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB maps textures 13% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB has 2 GB more VRAM.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB moves data 31% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB is $56.00 cheaper.

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GDDR6
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96-bit
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GeForce 30
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compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7/100, GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB scores 10/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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