GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 40.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+40.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-40.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $75 for the GeForce GTX 1650, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 111.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+111.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 980 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX 980

The GeForce GTX 980 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,077 points. Launch price was $549.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 980 scores 11,077 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 980 leads by 40.8%. The GeForce GTX 980 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 4.981 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1216 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	11,077+41%	7,869
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+129%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.981 TFLOPS+67%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1216 MHz	1665 MHz+37%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+129%	56
L1 Cache	768 KB	896 KB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce GTX 980. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 980) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 980 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+75%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 draws 220W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 98.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 980) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	220W	75W-66%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	None
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	50.4	104.9+108%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 980 costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 221.5 (GeForce GTX 980) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 980 offers 111.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).