GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, leading by roughly 133% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,706 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 2214.0% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 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 $1,739 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~2214% 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 RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $1,040 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws just 100W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $1,706 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 100 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Nov 2019 | Jul 2019 |