GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce GTX 980.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 980, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 980, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $55,658 JPY cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 980 starts at $28,966 JPY against $84,624 JPY for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 980 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~127% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $28,417 JPY above its $549 JPY MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $84,465 JPY above its $159 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws just 100W 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 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 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 SUPER or GeForce GTX 980?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 980 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 980?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce GTX 980?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER worth the extra $55,658 JPY over the GeForce GTX 980?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,048✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,126 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,216 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 100 W✓ | 165 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Nov 2019 | Sep 2014 |