NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1650
Turing · 4 GB GDDR5 · 75 W
55
/ 100
From $149
VS
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins by 17
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pascal · 11 GB GDDR5X · 250 W
72
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1650 lands at 55 and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at 72. That puts GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ahead by 17 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce GTX 1650 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce GTX 1650 55
vs 72 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1650
55 raster 55
rt 50
ai 52
efficiency 70
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
72 raster 72
rt 67
ai 69
efficiency 69
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| VRAM | 4 GB GDDR5 | ▲ 11 GB GDDR5X |
| TBP | 75 W | 250 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2017 |
GeForce GTX 1650
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 1080 Ti
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 1650 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti? +
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 72 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 17. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1650 worth the price? +
At $149, GeForce GTX 1650 delivers a Specdex score of 55 — strongest in efficiency.
Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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.