GeForce GTX 1650 vs Moore Threads MTT S80

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

VS

Moore Threads MTT S80

Core: 1800 MHz

Popular choices:

GTX 1650

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • +213.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $111 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $260 MSRP).
  • Delivers 446.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 9.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $260 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Moore Threads MTT S80: it remains the more sensible modern option while Moore Threads MTT S80 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Moore Threads MTT S80

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,513 vs 7,869).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Poor future-proofing: older-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 74.5% HIGHER MSRP
    $260 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($260 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1650 better than Moore Threads MTT S80?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1650 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,869 vs 2,513 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1650 is a 2019 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Moore Threads MTT S80 is a 0 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 0, 213.1% more raw performance headroom, and more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1650 is about $111 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $260 MSRP, and you are getting 213.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 446.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Moore Threads MTT S80 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Moore Threads MTT S80 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $260 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1650 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low94 FPS113 FPS
medium83 FPS90 FPS
high70 FPS75 FPS
ultra58 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS85 FPS
medium74 FPS68 FPS
high60 FPS57 FPS
ultra50 FPS42 FPS
4K
low41 FPS57 FPS
medium39 FPS45 FPS
high27 FPS38 FPS
ultra24 FPS28 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low136 FPS113 FPS
medium113 FPS90 FPS
high94 FPS75 FPS
ultra71 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low79 FPS85 FPS
medium62 FPS68 FPS
high44 FPS57 FPS
ultra35 FPS42 FPS
4K
low36 FPS47 FPS
medium27 FPS39 FPS
high21 FPS36 FPS
ultra15 FPS28 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low323 FPS113 FPS
medium283 FPS90 FPS
high205 FPS75 FPS
ultra169 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low225 FPS85 FPS
medium202 FPS68 FPS
high151 FPS57 FPS
ultra117 FPS42 FPS
4K
low130 FPS57 FPS
medium117 FPS45 FPS
high79 FPS38 FPS
ultra50 FPS28 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low261 FPS113 FPS
medium211 FPS90 FPS
high191 FPS75 FPS
ultra166 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low201 FPS85 FPS
medium158 FPS68 FPS
high135 FPS57 FPS
ultra113 FPS42 FPS
4K
low99 FPS57 FPS
medium74 FPS45 FPS
high65 FPS38 FPS
ultra51 FPS28 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Moore Threads MTT S80

NVIDIA

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.

Moore Threads MTT S80

The Moore Threads MTT S80 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,513 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Moore Threads MTT S80's 2,513 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 213.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Moore Threads MTT S80 uses MUSA, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S80). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S80).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
G3D Mark Score
7,869+213%
2,513
Architecture
Turing
MUSA
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
896
4096+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS
14.75 TFLOPS+394%
ROPs
32
256+700%
TMUs
56
256+357%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Moore Threads MTT S80 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Moore Threads MTT S80 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MUSA Gen2 (Moore Threads MTT S80). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs MUSA Gen2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Moore Threads MTT S80).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
MUSA Gen2
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
MUSA Gen2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Moore Threads MTT S80's 255W — a 109.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 550W (Moore Threads MTT S80). Power connectors: None vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
TDP
75W-71%
255W
Recommended PSU
300W-45%
550W
Power Connector
None
1x 8-pin
Length
229mm
285mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+960%
9.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Moore Threads MTT S80 launched at $260. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 42.7% less ($111 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 9.7 (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 444.3% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP
$149-43%
$260
Performance per Dollar
52.8+444%
9.7
Codename
TU117
Chunxiao
Release
April 23 2019
sem dados
Ranking
#323
#635