GeForce RTX 4080 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4080

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

125%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

125%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

123%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

123%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

122%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

121%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

120%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

119%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

119%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

118%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

116%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

116%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

114%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

112%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

112%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

100%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

97%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

94%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

93%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

93%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

90%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

83%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

82%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

82%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

80%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

78%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

74%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

70%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

62%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 337.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+337.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-337.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (310mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $800 for the GeForce RTX 4080, it costs 91% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 143.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+143.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)	✅More affordable ($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 RTX 4080 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4080 and GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce RTX 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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 RTX 4080 scores 34,445 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 337.7%. The GeForce RTX 4080 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	34,445+338%	7,869
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	9728+986%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	48.74 TFLOPS+1533%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2505 MHz+50%	1665 MHz
ROPs	112+250%	32
TMUs	304+443%	56
L1 Cache	9.5 MB+980%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB+6300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1650 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1650 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) — a 475% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce RTX 4080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s+475%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB+6300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 draws 320W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 124.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: 16-pin vs None. Card length: 310mm vs 229mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	320W	75W-77%
Recommended PSU	750W	300W-60%
Power Connector	16-pin	None
Length	310mm	229mm
Height	140mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	107.6+3%	104.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 90.6% less ($725 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.1 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 143.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).