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GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $376 EUR cheaper.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 36.9% better value than GeForce GTX 980 Ti.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Price
€722
Performance
9/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
Price
€1,098
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+120% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 1,280)
+75% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER starts at $722 EUR against $1,098 EUR for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~37% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $563 EUR above its $159 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $449 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws just 100W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, 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 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (384-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 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti (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 Ti?

Choose the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 980 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 11% 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 1650 SUPER or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

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 980 Ti worth the extra $376 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 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (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 1650 SUPER or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

Choose the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 1650 SUPER and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980 Ti
ArchitectureTuringMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,816

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980 Ti
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity4 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP100 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2019Jun 2015