G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅6.1% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

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6.3% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$159 MSRP

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅6.1% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

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6.3% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$159 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 6.1% more FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 10,186 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is a 2019 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $159 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 6.3% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 6.1% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $169 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (70W vs 100W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $159 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	96 FPS	85 FPS
medium	85 FPS	72 FPS
high	72 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	74 FPS
medium	75 FPS	64 FPS
high	62 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	27 FPS
medium	41 FPS	25 FPS
high	30 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	200 FPS	174 FPS
medium	171 FPS	149 FPS
high	135 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	129 FPS
medium	115 FPS	106 FPS
high	94 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	74 FPS
medium	68 FPS	62 FPS
high	56 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	379 FPS	484 FPS
medium	333 FPS	387 FPS
high	246 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	363 FPS
medium	272 FPS	290 FPS
high	207 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	242 FPS
medium	161 FPS	193 FPS
high	108 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	121 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	270 FPS	243 FPS
medium	218 FPS	210 FPS
high	195 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	185 FPS
medium	163 FPS	166 FPS
high	139 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	104 FPS
medium	76 FPS	87 FPS
high	67 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,186 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 5.5%. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	10,186	10,749+6%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.416 TFLOPS	6.774 TFLOPS+53%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+17%	1470 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+11%	72
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	2.3 MB+77%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+14%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP	100W	70W-30%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	229mm	160mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.9	153.6+51%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER launched at $159 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER costs 5.9% less ($10 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers 0.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).