NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
68
/ 100
From $599
VS
GeForce GTX 1080 wins by 10
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650 Super
Turing · 4 GB GDDR6 · 100 W
58
/ 100
From $159
Specdex verdict
GeForce GTX 1080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1080 lands at 68 and GeForce GTX 1650 Super at 58. That puts GeForce GTX 1080 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce GTX 1650 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce GTX 1080 68
vs 58 GeForce GTX 1650 Super
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1080
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 68
GeForce GTX 1650 Super
58 raster 58
rt 53
ai 55
efficiency 70
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1650 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| VRAM | ▲ 8 GB GDDR5X | 4 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 180 W | 100 W |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
GeForce GTX 1080
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce GTX 1650 Super
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1650 Super
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce GTX 1650 Super? +
GeForce GTX 1080 scores 68 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1080 worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce GTX 1080 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce GTX 1650 Super worth the price? +
At $159, GeForce GTX 1650 Super delivers a Specdex score of 58 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce GTX 1650 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.