GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

98%

#38

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

184%

#40

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

167%

#41

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

167%

#45

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

151%

#46

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

150%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

99%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

96%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

92%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $150 for the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel), it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 113.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+113.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 1650 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

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 GTX 980 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. 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 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 7,366 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 6.8%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1216 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,869+7%	7,366
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	4.358 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+37%	1216 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+17%	768 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC (2nd Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+42%	73.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 50% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 113.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).