GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, leading by roughly 111% 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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VS
Price
$135 USD
Performance
9%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080
Price
$200 USD
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+133% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+130% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 1,280)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 111% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER starts at $135 USD against $200 USD for the GeForce RTX 2080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 42%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER draws just 100W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080'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.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 2080 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 111% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $65 USD over the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2080 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,944
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,530 MHz1,515 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed12 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1650 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP100 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2019Sep 2018