GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650, leading by roughly 43% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1650, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $550 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1650 is the clear winner, offering 154.3% better value than GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 starts at $209 EUR against $760 EUR for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~154% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $111 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws just 75W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1650 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Choose the GeForce GTX 980 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1650 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1650?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 Ti worth the extra $550 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650?
Does the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 896 | 2,816✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,485 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jun 2015 |