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

✅14.6% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 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.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 60W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 60W instead of 100W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 64.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅14.6% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 60W instead of 100W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 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.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 60W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 64.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER averages 14.6% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,186 vs 10,125 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is a 2023 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $159 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 14.6% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (60W vs 100W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile make more sense than GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (60W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER currently gives you 0.6% higher G3D Mark and 14.6% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
1080p
low	96 FPS	102 FPS
medium	85 FPS	87 FPS
high	72 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	91 FPS
medium	75 FPS	75 FPS
high	62 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	36 FPS
medium	41 FPS	33 FPS
high	30 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	18 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 Mobile
1080p
low	200 FPS	123 FPS
medium	171 FPS	92 FPS
high	135 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	84 FPS
medium	115 FPS	58 FPS
high	94 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	39 FPS
medium	68 FPS	29 FPS
high	56 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
1080p
low	379 FPS	456 FPS
medium	333 FPS	364 FPS
high	246 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	342 FPS
medium	272 FPS	273 FPS
high	207 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	228 FPS
medium	161 FPS	182 FPS
high	108 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
1080p
low	270 FPS	219 FPS
medium	218 FPS	193 FPS
high	195 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	171 FPS
medium	163 FPS	150 FPS
high	139 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	92 FPS
medium	76 FPS	76 FPS
high	67 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	48 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 Mobile

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 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile reaches 10,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1492 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,186	10,125
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+16%	1492 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile 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 Mobile
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 Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile offers 100% 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 Mobile) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+14%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). 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 Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12.2
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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile's 60W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
TDP	100W	60W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.9	168.8+66%