GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 980 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 14% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. The GeForce GTX 980 is the cheaper option by $1,056 GBP.
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GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 980
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 980 currently lists from $469 GBP, $1,056 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop at $1,525 GBP. The GeForce GTX 980 is trading below its $549 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 55W against 165W, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 Ti Laptop is roughly 6 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 Ti Laptop or GeForce GTX 980?
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 14%. 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 GTX 1650 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 980?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop or the GeForce GTX 980?
Is the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,056 GBP over the GeForce GTX 980?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz✓ | 1,126 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,485 MHz✓ | 1,216 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 55 W✓ | 165 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Sep 2014 |