GeForce GTX 1650 against GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 3050 8GB is 80% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 120% in the RTX 3050 8GB's favour.
- RTX 3050 8GB carries 8 GB of video memory against 4 GB.
- The GTX 1650 typically costs $30 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 3050 8GB is the better buy: 9.5 points per $100 against 6.3.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 10 | 18 | 8 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 13 | 22 | 9 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 10 | 18 | 8 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 5 | 11 | 6 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 10 | 22 | 12 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 6.3 | 9.5 | 51%right |
| Typical price | $159 | $189 | $30left |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | 100%right |
| Board power | 75 W | 130 W | 73%left |
| Length | 180 mm | 200 mm | 11%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 12 vs 22 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 10 vs 20 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 13 vs 22 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 10 vs 18 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 5 vs 11 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 10 vs 20 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 10 vs 21 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 10 vs 19 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 11 vs 22 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 75 W | 130 W |
| Length | 180 mm | 200 mm |
| Power connector | Slot only | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $159 | $189 |