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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£95
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 65 W

ASUS GeForce GTX 650 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.4

Technical Score

10.0%

9.1

User score

Poor
3.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

7.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

6.1

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.1

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.9

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Asus GeForce GTX 650 is an entry-level graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture, featuring 384 CUDA cores, a core clock of 1071 MHz, and 1GB or 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface. Its primary strengths include high energy efficiency with a low 64W–65W TDP—allowing some models like the GTX 650-E to run entirely on motherboard bus power—and the inclusion of Asus-specific Super Alloy Power components and dust-proof fans for enhanced durability. However, it is limited by its aging performance, which struggles with modern AAA titles, and its lack of full DirectX 12 feature support (limited to level 11_0), making it better suited for older games or basic multimedia tasks.

Technical Specifications of ASUS GeForce GTX 650

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.9

Performance

24.0%

1.6

Memory

12.0%

7.3

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.6

Design

4.0%

6.1

Connectivity & Media

3.4
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a technical score of 3.39 points, which is lower than that of 94.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.9

Popularity

User score:
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9.1
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a user score of 9.07 points, which is higher than that of 79.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
9.9
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a popularity of 9.9 points, which is higher than 77.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.8
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 86.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

1 GB
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has 1 GB of VRAM, which is less than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

80 GB/s
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 reaches 80 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 96% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

65 W
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a TDP of 65 W, which is lower than that of 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

65 W
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 draws 65 W under peak load, which is lower than 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

400 W
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 recommends a 400 W PSU, which is lower than that of 91.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

198 mm
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is 198 mm long, which is shorter than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ASUS GeForce GTX 650 vs the average graphics card

  • 69.8% lower TDP
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.65 W vs 215 W
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.400 W vs 650 W
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.256 MB vs 32 MB
  • 87.37 mm shorter card length
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (198 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (198 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.198 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 16 mm lower card height
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 5.58x cheaper
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£95 vs £530).
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£95 vs £530).£95 vs £530
  • 13.4% higher user score
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.07 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.07 vs 8.000).9.07 vs 8
  • Better FP64 ratio
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 61.2% smaller GPU die
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (118 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 69.8% lower TDP
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (65 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 16 °C lower load temperature
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (51 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 70.5% lower peak power draw
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (65 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 87.37 mm shorter card length
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (198 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 38 fewer compute units
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 44.9% lower base clock speed
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,058 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 90.9% lower texture rate
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (34.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 92.7% lower FP64 performance
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 3,968 fewer FP32 units
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (384 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 82.1% lower memory bandwidth
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 73.7% slower memory speed
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (5,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 28.6% slower VRAM clock
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 11 older
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,012 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • Older encoder generation
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older shader model
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.5 vs 6.8).
  • 94.2% fewer transistors
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1,270 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • No VRR support
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Not VR ready
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Older NVDEC generation
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 2 fewer fans
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (98 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 38 fewer compute units
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.2 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 11 GB less VRAM
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.1 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 44.9% lower base clock speed
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,058 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,058 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1058 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
  • 90.9% lower texture rate
    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (34.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce GTX 650 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (34.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.34.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about ASUS GeForce GTX 650?

  • High energy efficiency with low power consumption (roughly 60-65W)
  • Extremely quiet operation, especially with the DirectCU cooling solution
  • Solid 1080p performance for older titles and multimedia tasks
  • Affordable entry-point for ultra-budget or older PC builds
  • Does not require high-spec power supplies (some variants are bus-powered)
  • Compact form factor suitable for small PCs

What customers dislike about ASUS GeForce GTX 650?

  • Struggles with modern AAA titles even at low settings
  • Limited to 1GB or 2GB GDDR5 VRAM, which is insufficient for today's gaming
  • Lacks support for modern features like Ray Tracing and DLSS
  • Outperformed significantly by newer budget alternatives
  • Limited DirectX 12 support (feature level 11_0 only)

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expertreviews.co.uk
25/03/2013
Asus GTX 650-E review Would you like me to find additional articles testing other specific brands of the standard GeForce GTX 650Go to product viewer...

The Asus GTX 650-E is a compact, budget-friendly graphics card designed for users seeking an entry-level upgrade over onboard graphics without spending a fortune. Measuring just 200mm, it fits easily into small cases and draws all its power directly from the PCI-E bus, meaning it does not require a high-spec power supply or dedicated power connectors. In terms of gaming performance,...Read more

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dailypcreviews.com
04/10/2012
ASUS GTX650-DC-1GD5 GeForce GTX 650 DirectCU Graphics Card Review

The Daily PC Reviews review gives the ASUS GTX650-DC-1GD5 GeForce GTX 650 DirectCU graphics card a final rating of 7 out of 10, identifying it as an ideal mid-end, budget-friendly hardware option for PC upgrades or new entry-level gaming builds. Built on Nvidia's 28 nm GK107 Kepler architecture, the card features a 1058 MHz core clock, a 1250 MHz memory clock, and 1GB of GDDR5...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
09/10/2012
ASUS GeForce GTX 650 Ti DC II TOP im Test.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti launches in the €150 price class to bridge the performance gap between the GTX 650 and GTX 660 series, targeting budget-conscious gamers and competing directly against AMD's Radeon HD 7770. Built on the 28nm "Kepler" GK106 architecture, this graphics card features 768 shader units, 64 texture units, and a 128-bit memory...Read more

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clubic.com
09/10/2012
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti et GeForce GTX 650 en test

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti review outlines a budget-oriented graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture (GK106 chip), designed to appeal to gamers looking to spend around €140. While it shares the same chip blueprint as the pricier GTX 660, its specifications are heavily cut down to 768 stream processors, 64 texture units, 16 ROPs, and a fixed clock frequency of 925 MHz...Read more

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hardware.fr
09/10/2012
Asus DirectCU II TOP et MSI Power Edition - HardWare.fr

The Hardware.fr review provides a detailed evaluation of two customized, factory-overclocked graphics cards: the Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti DirectCU II TOP and the MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Power Edition. The Asus TOP model features a heavily increased GPU clock speed of 1033 MHz (an 11% factory overclock) and implements a 4-phase digital power supply alongside a massive 28cm cooling...Read more

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noticias3d.com
13/09/2012
Asus GeForce GTX 660 DC2T y detalles de la GTX 650

The Noticias3D review introduces the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 as a mid-range graphics card intended to be the natural successor to the aging GeForce 9500 GT. Built on the GK107 silicon chip, this Kepler-architecture card targets budget-conscious consumers looking to refresh their older hardware to play modern games at entry-level settings. In terms of specific technical...Read more

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geeknetic.es
09/10/2012
ASUS Geforce GTX 650Ti DirectCU II TOP - Geeknetic

The Geeknetic review concludes that the ASUS GeForce GTX 650Ti DirectCU II TOP is a highly efficient, budget-friendly graphics card that provides great value for mid-range gaming setups. Powered by NVIDIA's Kepler architecture, this specific custom card features 768 shader engines, a 128-bit data bus, and 1GB of GDDR5 memory. A key pro highlighted in the review is its heavy factory...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
09/10/2012
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650Ti e GTX 650Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. - Hardware Upgrade

Performance and Testing Overview This review analyses the mid-range NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti (GK106 GPU) and its entry-level counterpart, the GTX 650 (GK107 GPU). Hardware Upgrade tested the thermal efficiency, acoustic output, and power consumption of these cards using Alien vs Predator and Furmark benchmarks. Thermal benchmarks demonstrate that both graphics cards maintain...Read more

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tomshw.it
12/09/2012
GeForce GTX 650 e GTX 660 sfidano Radeon HD 7750 e HD 7850

This Tom's Hardware review evaluates Nvidia's GeForce GTX 650 and GTX 660 graphics cards, built on the Kepler architecture to bridge the gap between the budget GT 640 and the high-end GTX 660 Ti. Priced at 115 euros, the GTX 650 targets AMD's Radeon HD 7750. A major pro for the GTX 650 is its transition to GDDR5 memory, which doubles the bandwidth to 80 GB/s compared to the DDR3...Read more

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