Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W
1200 W · Gold
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
1300 W · Gold
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W lands at 85 and EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT at 86. That puts EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 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 | Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W | EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1200 W | 1300 W |
| Efficiency | Gold | Gold |
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
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
FAQ: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W vs EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
Which is better, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT? +
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W worth the price? +
At $229, Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in noise.
Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +
At $229, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 1200W or EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 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.