GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, leading by roughly 211% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is the cheaper option by $1,253 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 211% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER starts at $377 GBP against $1,630 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER still sits about $218 GBP above its $159 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER pulls less power (100W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop 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 RTX 3080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 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 RTX 3080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 211%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,253 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 100 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Nov 2019 | Jan 2021 |