G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2080 FPS Benchmarks

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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2080: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 97.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 215W, a 140W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅122.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅97.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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369.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌186.7% higher power demand at 215W vs 75W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 122.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 137.3% in PassMark G3D (18,676 vs 7,869), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $550 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 97.7% (52.8 vs 26.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1650 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2080 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 18,676 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 137.3%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1710 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2080
G3D Mark Score	7,869	18,676+137%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	896	2944+229%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	10.07 TFLOPS+237%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1710 MHz+3%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	184+229%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	2.9 MB+230%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1650 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2080
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2080 gives you 97.6% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	7.906 GB+98%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	448 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2080
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2080
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 96.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2080
TDP	75W-65%	215W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+21%	86.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 78.7% cheaper ($550 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 97.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce RTX 2080
MSRP	$149-79%	$699
Performance per Dollar	52.8+98%	26.7
Codename	TU117	TU104
Release	April 23 2019	September 20 2018
Ranking	#323	#94

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