NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080294% better
53,71351% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1650
13,64513% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 has 294% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 165019% better
91.5857% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 19% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 23rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 51.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 40th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2019 with a MSRP of $149. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU117) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1650 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,001 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 128.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1650 includes 896 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,485 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,665 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 56 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1650 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1650 has the 151st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.05% 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 24th 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.

InfoGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q2 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$699$149
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
Low - 1080p
121 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
117 FPS
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High - 1080p
114 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
112 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
99 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
70 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080294% better
53,71351% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1650
13,64513% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 has 294% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 23rd with a score of 53,713, and the GeForce GTX 1650 is ranked 151st with a score of 13,645.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8448% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 165019% better
91.5857% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 19% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 40th with a performance per dollar of 76.84, and the GeForce GTX 1650 is ranked 24th with a performance per dollar of 91.58.

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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)56,634+5%
Radeon RX 680055,084+3%
GeForce RTX 308053,713
Radeon RX 6800 XT52,046-3%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti49,760-7%
GeForce GTX 97016,033-70%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti15,619-71%
GeForce GTX 165013,645-75%
Radeon R9 38012,191-77%
Radeon R9 280X10,792-80%

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.

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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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,535.5
(+399.3%)
3,512
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,133.5
(+315.92%)
3,879
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
188,064
(+272.04%)
50,549
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
39,257
(+326.57%)
9,203
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
120,402
(+173.32%)
44,051.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
35,564.5
(+155.97%)
13,894
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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174.5
PassMark G3D Mark
25,236
(+220.5%)
7,874
PassMark G2D Mark
1,024
(+76.55%)
580
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
CodenameGA102TU117
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Process Size8 nm12 nm
Transistors28,300 million4,700 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
Memory Size10 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth760.3 Gb/s128.1 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz2,001 MHz
Memory Interface320 bit128 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache5 MB1,024 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W75 W
Suggested PSU700 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin--
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
CUDA Cores8,704896
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6814
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)27256
Render Output Units (ROP)9632
Tensor Cores272--
Ray Tracing Cores68--
Core Clock Speed1,440 MHz1,485 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,710 MHz1,665 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
Pixel Fill Rate164.2 GPixel/s53.28 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate465.1 GTexel/s93.24 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance29.77 TFLOPS2.98 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance465.1 GFLOPS93.24 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.