EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
1300 W · Gold
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
1200 W · Gold
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT lands at 86 and Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W at 85. That puts EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Cables
TieCompared on the cables sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Efficiency
TieCompared on the efficiency sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT | Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | 1200 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | Gold |
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT vs Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
Which is better, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W? +
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +
At $229, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W worth the price? +
At $229, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in noise.
Does EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.