GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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 $256 CAD against $495 CAD for the GeForce GTX 980. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1650 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 93%. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $107 CAD above its $149 CAD MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 is trading below its $549 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
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.