GeForce GTX 1650 vs RTX 5880 Ada Generation

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 RTX 5880 Ada Generation

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

145%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

144%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

140%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

133%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

130%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

129%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

127%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

122%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

120%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

117%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

117%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

106%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

104%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

100%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

100%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

98%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

90%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

87%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

76%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

71%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

69%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

68%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

64%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

62%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

56%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

56%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

50%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

50%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

48%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 218.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (48 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 GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-218.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+218.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $6,000 for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation, it costs 99% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 2408.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2408.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($75)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($6,000)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and RTX 5880 Ada Generation

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.

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,096 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 25,096 — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation leads by 218.9%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 14,080 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 69.27 TFLOPS (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	7,869	25,096+219%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	896	14080+1471%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS	69.27 TFLOPS+2221%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2460 MHz+48%
ROPs	32	176+450%
TMUs	56	440+686%
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	13.8 MB+1468%
L2 Cache	1 MB	72 MB+7100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 768 GB/s (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — a 500% advantage for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 72 MB (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	48 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	768 GB/s+500%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	72 MB+7100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 8th gen (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 285W — a 116.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 650W (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Power connectors: None vs 16-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
TDP	75W-74%	285W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	16-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	104.9+19%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation launched at $6000 and now averages $6000. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 98.8% less ($5925 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 4.2 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2397.6% better value. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).