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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

Quick Verdict

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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VS
Price
€236
Performance
13/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,280)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+67% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Price
€32
Performance
9/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

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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?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, roughly 44% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 worth the extra $204 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5601,280

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,530 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
VRAM Capacity8 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps12 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s192 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W100 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Nov 2019