NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

Lowest price
$280
FPS / $
1.118
RTX 2080
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$487
FPS / $
0.828
Our verdict
- The RTX 2080 is on average 26% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1650 is currently $207 cheaper ($280 vs $487).
- With 1.118 FPS/$, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 2080 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / $
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| GTX 1650 | RTX 2080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Release date | 2019-04 | 2018-09 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Shading units | 896 | 2944 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 215 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 650 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $149 | $699 |
Popularity on DropReference
GTX 1650
#55 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
5
Average build price
$787
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 2080
#44 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
2
Average build price
$1,609
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $100
Latest builds
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
GTX 1650
3 models tracked
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming X 4GB GDDR5 2xDP HDMI$280
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 D6 VENTUS XS OC 4GB GDDR6 Black$387
EVGA GTX 1650 SC Ultra Gaming 4GB GDDR5$295
RTX 2080
5 models tracked
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Founders Edition$487
NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Graphic Card, 8 GB GDDR6$487
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Gaming X Trio Graphics Card$725
GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 8GB Video Card with RGB, GV-N2080AORUS-8GC$795
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 XC HYBRID GAM 08G-P4-2184-KR Graphic Card$825
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 2080?
The RTX 2080 is on average 26% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $207 cheaper ($280 vs $487). With 1.118 FPS/$, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 2080 packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 2080?
At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 293 FPS versus 369 FPS for the RTX 2080 across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the GTX 1650?
A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1650. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 2080?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 2080. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1650?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1650 is the r5-5500 (3 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2080?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2080 is the r5-5500 (2 builds).
How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?
The GTX 1650 is available from $280. We track 3 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 2080 cost right now?
The RTX 2080 is available from $487. We track 5 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, with Turing architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it doesn't require external power and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for beginner gamers.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, with Turing architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The flagship card of the RTX 2000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for revolutionary graphics.
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