NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

Lowest price
$199
FPS / $
1.573
RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$950
Our verdict
- The GTX 1650 is currently $751 cheaper ($199 vs $950).
- The RTX 3080 Ti 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.
FPS / $
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| GTX 1650 | RTX 3080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Release date | 2019-04 | 2021-06 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 896 | 10240 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 1665 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $149 | $1199 |
Popularity on DropReference
GTX 1650
#41 / 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 3080 Ti
#42 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
4
Average build price
$1,839
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Super Flower Combat FG 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular
850 W · $119
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
GTX 1650
7 models tracked
EVGA GTX 1650 SC Ultra Gaming 4GB GDDR5$290
MSI GTX 1650 D6 Aero ITX 4GB GDDR6$199
Inno3D NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 Graphics Card$245
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming X 4GB GDDR5 2xDP HDMI$289
ASUS TUF GTX 1650 OC 4GB GDDR6$264
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 D6 VENTUS XS OC 4GB GDDR6 Black$387
MSI GTX 1650 Ventus XS OC 4GB GDDR6$305
RTX 3080 Ti
7 models tracked
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA GAMING 12GB GDDR6X$950
EVGA RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA 12GB GDDR6X ARGB Black$999
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vision OC 12GB GDDR6X$1,000
ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, Dual Ball Fan Bearings, Military-Grade Certification), 3 Year Warranty$1,399
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X OC 12GB GDDR6X$1,295
Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC 12GB GDDR6X WINDFORCE$1,230
ASUS ROG-STRIX-RTX3080TI-O12G-GAMING - OC Edition - graphics card - GF RTX 3080 Ti - 12 GB GDDR6X - PCIe 4.0 - 2 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort$1,298
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 3080 Ti?
The GTX 1650 is currently $751 cheaper ($199 vs $950). The RTX 3080 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
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 3080 Ti?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Super Flower Combat FG 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully 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 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 Ti is the r7-7700x3D (2 builds).
How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?
The GTX 1650 is available from $199. We track 7 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3080 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3080 Ti is available from $950. We track 7 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 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3080, it excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.
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