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