NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

GTX 1650

Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

#48 / 71▼
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.5/100

Lowest price

$289

FPS / $

1.083

Nvidia

RTX 3080 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#53 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.61/100

Lowest price

$985

FPS / $

0.512

Our verdict

  • The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 52% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The GTX 1650 is currently $696 cheaper ($289 vs $985).
  • With 1.083 FPS/$, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RTX 3080 12GB packs more video memory (12 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.

GTX 1650
RTX 3080 12GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+15%
338 FPS
1% low 187
388 FPS
1% low 233
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+74%
160 FPS
1% low 107
278 FPS
1% low 179
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+117%
52 FPS
1% low 39
113 FPS
1% low 81
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+111%
72 FPS
1% low 55
152 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+120%
51 FPS
1% low 40
112 FPS
1% low 83
Rocket League

Rocket League

+37%
606 FPS
1% low 236
829 FPS
1% low 371
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+102%
82 FPS
1% low 61
166 FPS
1% low 128
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+113%
60 FPS
1% low 46
128 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

GTX 1650
1.083
RTX 3080 12GB
0.512

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Specifications

GTX 1650 RTX 3080 12GB
ArchitectureTuring Ampere
Release date2019-04 2022-01
Video memory4 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR5 GDDR6X
Memory bus128 bit 384 bit
Bandwidth128 GB/s 912 GB/s
Shading units896 8960
Boost clock1665 MHz 1710 MHz
Power draw (TDP)75 W 350 W
Recommended PSU300 W 750 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$149 $799

Popularity on DropReference

GTX 1650

#48 / 71
Popularity score2.9/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

5

Average build price

$787

RTX 3080 12GB

#53 / 71
Popularity score2.3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

8

Average build price

$2,566

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 3080 12GB?

The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 52% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $696 cheaper ($289 vs $985). With 1.083 FPS/$, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3080 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 3080 12GB?

At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 293 FPS versus 445 FPS for the RTX 3080 12GB 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 be quiet! System Power 11 450W 80 Plus Bronze.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 12GB?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W 80 Plus Titanium Modular.

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 3080 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-7700 (2 builds).

How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?

The GTX 1650 is available from $289. We track 4 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3080 12GB is available from $985. We track 3 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 3080 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.

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