GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 289% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. But the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $733 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 511.4% better value than GeForce RTX 3080.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 289% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER currently lists from $32 EUR, $733 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 at $766 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~511% 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.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the gentler choice at 100W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 3080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (320-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 3080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $733 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 68 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 100 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Nov 2019 | Sep 2020 |