NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER has 78% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER has 460% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER GPU
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2019 with a suggested retail price of $159. Its TU116 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,500 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The GTX 1650 SUPER 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 100 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 300 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER has the 117th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.36% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 18,218 score and $159 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 114.58. This is the 10th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU
The GeForce GTX 680 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2012 with a suggested retail price of $499. Its GK104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,502 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The GTX 680 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 195 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce GTX 680 has the 175th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 10,216.5 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 20.47. This is the 83rd 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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2019 | Q1 2012 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $159 | $499 |
| 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
F1 24 | GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 154 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 129 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 90 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 168.5 | +87% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 148.3 | +64% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 124.4 | +38% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 107 | +18% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 96.6 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 90.3 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 36.9 | -59% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 1.72 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 1.75 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 1.76 | |
| Arc A770 | 1.81 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 2.14 | +22% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 2.24 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 2.69 | +53% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 5.39 | +206% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER has 78% better performance than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is ranked 117th with a score of 18,218, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 175th with a score of 10,216.5.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER has 460% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 680 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER is ranked 10th with a performance per dollar of 114.58, and the GeForce GTX 680 is ranked 83rd with a performance per dollar of 20.47.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | +7% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,218 | |
| Radeon R9 390X | 17,944 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 17,919 | -2% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -41% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -41% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -44% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -48% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -50% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +1% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.58 | |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 112.22 | -2% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | -77% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 22.34 | -80% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 20.47 | -82% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | -83% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | -85% |
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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,633 (+124.03%) | 2,068 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,184 (+122.3%) | 2,332 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 68,578 (+45.51%) | 47,130 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 12,225 (+61.13%) | 7,587 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 56,328 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 18,949 (+89.49%) | 10,000 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 78.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 10,155 (+82.87%) | 5,553 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 749 (+42.13%) | 527 |
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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | TU116 | GK104 |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Process Size | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 6,600 million | 3,540 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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 Gb/s | 192.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,502 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 512 KB |
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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 195 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, 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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 1,536 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 20 | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,530 MHz | 1,006 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,725 MHz | 1,058 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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 55.2 GPixel/s | 33.86 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 138 GTexel/s | 135.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.42 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 138 GFLOPS | 135.4 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 SUPER | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.