GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 980, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Price
€925
Performance
9%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+42% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,216 MHz)
Price
€824
Performance
7%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+60% CUDA Cores (2,048 vs 1,280)
+17% Bandwidth (224.3 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

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 $824 EUR against $925 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $275 EUR above its $549 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $766 EUR above its $159 EUR 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?

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 980 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 980?

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce GTX 980?

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 1650 SUPER worth the extra $101 EUR over the GeForce GTX 980?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980
ArchitectureTuringMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,048

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,126 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,216 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980
VRAM Capacity4 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s224.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce GTX 980
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP100 W165 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin2x 6-pin
ReleasedNov 2019Sep 2014