GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 260% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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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 260% 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 RTX 3080 currently lists from $387 GBP, $32 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER at $419 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 289%. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $260 GBP above its $159 GBP MSRP.
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 RTX 3080 or GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 1650 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.