GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 980.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 980 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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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.
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 faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 |