GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1650 is the clear winner, offering 877.3% better value than GeForce GTX 980.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 980 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 980: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 980 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 starts at $343 BRL against $3,351 BRL for the GeForce GTX 980. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1650 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 877%. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $194 BRL above its $149 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $2,802 BRL above its $549 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 draws just 75W versus 165W for the GeForce GTX 980, 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 980's memory is faster — 224 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1650 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 (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?
The GeForce GTX 1650 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 980 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 better than the GeForce GTX 980?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 or the GeForce GTX 980?
Is the GeForce GTX 980 worth the extra $3,008 BRL over the GeForce GTX 1650?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 896 | 2,048✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,485 MHz✓ | 1,126 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz✓ | 1,216 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 165 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Sep 2014 |