GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 16.7% better value than GeForce GTX 1650.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
Comparable or lower specs
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1650: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 896 on the GeForce GTX 1650.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 starts at $209 EUR against $538 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 17%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws just 75W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1650 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1650?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $329 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 896 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,485 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jul 2019 |