NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 69% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1650 has 158% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU
The GeForce GTX 1650 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2019 with a suggested retail price of $149. Its TU117 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 2,001 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 128.1 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The GTX 1650 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 75 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 250 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce GTX 1650 has the 148th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 13,645 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 91.58. This is the 23rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPU
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2015 with a suggested retail price of $649. Its GM200 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,753 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 336.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The GTX 980 Ti is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 250 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has the 101st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 21.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 23,057 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 35.53. This is the 72nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2019 | Q2 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $149 | $649 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Riders Republic | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 120 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 60 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 46 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 41 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 27 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 45 | +67% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 43 | +59% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 40 | +48% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 34 | +26% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 27 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 27 | +0% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 3.93 | -29% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 4.68 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 5.09 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 5.48 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 5.52 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 7.37 | +34% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 69% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1650 is ranked 148th with a score of 13,645, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 101st with a score of 23,057.
The GeForce GTX 1650 has 158% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1650 is ranked 23rd with a performance per dollar of 91.58, and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 72nd with a performance per dollar of 35.53.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | +81% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +71% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | +69% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | +68% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | +68% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,645 | |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -11% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -21% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.49 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.99 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 91.58 | |
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | -9% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 78.63 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -47% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -54% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -61% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -65% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -65% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,512 | 5,058 (+44.02%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,879 | 5,026 (+29.57%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 50,549 | 98,958 (+95.77%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 9,203 | 16,961 (+84.3%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 44,051.5 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,894 | 18,303 (+31.73%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 174.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,876 | 13,813 (+75.38%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 578 | 858 (+48.44%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU117 | GM200 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 4,700 million | 8,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128.1 Gb/s | 336.6 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,001 MHz | 1,753 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 3 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 896 | 2,816 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 14 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 56 | 176 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 96 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,485 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,665 MHz | 1,076 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 53.28 GPixel/s | 103.3 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 93.24 GTexel/s | 189.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.98 TFLOPS | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 93.24 GFLOPS | 189.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.