NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
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 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

Lowest price
$1,150
FPS / €
0.519
Our verdict
- The RTX 5080 is on average 93% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The GTX 1650 is currently $905 cheaper ($245 vs $1,150).
- With 1.212 FPS per euro, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RTX 5080 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 5080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Release date | 2019-04 | 2025-01 |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 960 GB/s |
| Shading units | 896 | 10752 |
| Boost clock | 1665 MHz | 2617 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 75 W | 360 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W | 850 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $149 | $999 |
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 A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 5080
#3 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
1984
Average build price
$2,897
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Lian Li EDGE850W 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular
1200 W · $120
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
GTX 1650
45 models tracked
Inno3D NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR6 Graphics Card$245
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 Gaming X 4GB GDDR5 2xDP HDMI$385
RTX 5080
152 models tracked
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 Triple Fan 16GB GDDR7 Black$1,293
Gigabyte RTX 5080 WINDFORCE OC 16GB GDDR7 Black$1,363
MSI RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC 16GB GDDR7$1,570
Zotac RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC 16GB GDDR7 Black$1,200
MSI RTX 5080 VENTUS 3X OC 16GB GDDR7$1,742
ASUS PRIME-RTX5080-O16G 16GB GDDR6X OC Black$1,436
Gigabyte AORUS RTX 5080 XTREME WATERFORCE 16GB GDDR7$2,142
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Black$1,276
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1650 or the RTX 5080?
The RTX 5080 is on average 93% faster than the GTX 1650 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1650 is currently $905 cheaper ($245 vs $1,150). With 1.212 FPS per euro, the GTX 1650 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 5080 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 5080?
At 1440p, the GTX 1650 averages 272 FPS versus 525 FPS for the RTX 5080 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 5080?
A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RTX 5080. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Lian Li EDGE850W 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 (2 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5080?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5080 is the r7-9800x3D (967 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 5080 cost right now?
The RTX 5080 is available from $1,150. We track 152 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 5080
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, with Blackwell architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 20 GB of GDDR7 memory. The flagship card of the RTX 5000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS 4 for ultra-realistic graphics.
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