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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU across 50 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 Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅9.7% more average FPS across 50 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 G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 64.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅9.7% more average FPS across 50 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 Laptop GPU across 50 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

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 64.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU averages 9.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,143 vs 10,186 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 9.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (10,143 vs 10,186). GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $159 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	379 FPS	456 FPS
medium	333 FPS	365 FPS
high	246 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	342 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	207 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	228 FPS
medium	161 FPS	183 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 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU

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 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU 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: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 10,186 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU reaches 10,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.416 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1470 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	10,186	10,143
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 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU) — 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 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). 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 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU). 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 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU's 70W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). 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 Laptop GPU
TDP	100W	70W-30%
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	144.9+42%