NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5

Lowest price
$245
FPS / €
1.212
RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$1,500
FPS / €
0.361
Our verdict
- The RTX 4080 is on average 72% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1650 is currently $1,255 cheaper ($245 vs $1,500).
- With 1.212 FPS per euro, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 4080 packs more video memory (16 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 4080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2019-04 | 2022-11 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 717 GB/s |
| Shading units | 896 | 9728 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2505 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 320 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
#58 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
4
Average build price
$870
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
850 W · $60
RTX 4080
#27 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
16
Average build price
$3,734
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular
850 W · $97
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 4080?
The RTX 4080 is on average 72% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $1,255 cheaper ($245 vs $1,500). With 1.212 FPS per euro, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4080 packs more video memory (16 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1650 or RTX 4080?
At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 272 FPS versus 469 FPS for the RTX 4080 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 A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 4080?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 4080. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold 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 (2 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4080?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4080 is the r7-9850x3D (5 builds).
How much does the GTX 1650 cost right now?
The GTX 1650 is available from $245. We track 45 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 4080 cost right now?
The RTX 4080 is available from $1,500. We track 27 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 4080
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 4000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 for ultra-realistic graphics.
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