GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $204 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 407.0% better value than GeForce GTX 1080.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER starts at $32 EUR against $236 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~407% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is trading below its $159 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws just 100W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, 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 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 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 SUPER is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 worth the extra $204 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 1,280 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,530 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,725 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 100 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Nov 2019 |