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EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£25
VRAM: 1 GB
Memory bus width: 128 bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 64 W

EVGA GeForce GTX 650 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

3.9

Poor

3.3

Poor

8.9

Excellent

1.7
Gaming
Score components:
45.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
25.0%
1.0
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.1
Video editing
Score components:
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
1.0
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
15.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.7
1080p
Score components:
55.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
25.0%
1.0
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.3
1440p
Score components:
50.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
30.0%
1.0
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.3
4K
Score components:
40.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
35.0%
1.0
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
7.6
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Released in September 2012, the EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is an entry-level graphics card built on NVIDIA's 28nm Kepler architecture (GK107) featuring 384 CUDA cores and a 128-bit memory interface. Standard models operate at a base core clock of 1058 MHz with 1 GB or 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM at 5000 MHz effective, while Superclocked versions reach up to 1202 MHz. Key pros include its high energy efficiency with a low 64W-65W TDP, support for up to four concurrent displays (including dual-link DVI and mini-HDMI), and a compact 152mm length ideal for small form-factor builds. However, its main cons are the lack of SLI support for multi-GPU setups and limited performance in modern titles due to its low memory bandwidth of 80 GB/s and restricted DirectX 12 feature level (11_0).

Technical Specifications of graphics card EVGA GeForce GTX 650

Overall score

3.9

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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.

Performance

1.6

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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

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

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

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests

When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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Memory

1.6

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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

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

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

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

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Platform & Features

6.3

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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

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

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

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

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

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Connectivity & Media

4.6

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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

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

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

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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Power & Cooling

7.7

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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

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

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

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

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

65 W

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Design

8.9

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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

152 x 111 x 38 mm

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

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

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

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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EVGA GeForce GTX 650 vs the average graphics card

Why is EVGA GeForce GTX 650 better than the average graphics card?

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70.2% lower TDP
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (64 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (64 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.64 W vs 215 W
2.86x faster VRAM clock
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (5,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.
Importance: LOW
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (5,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.5000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
38.5% lower PSU requirement
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
132.6 mm shorter card length
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (152.4 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (152.4 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.152.4 mm vs 285 mm
71.6% lower board power limit
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (64 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (64 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.64 W vs 225 W
13.85 mm lower card height
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.111.15 mm vs 125 mm
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
2 more DVI outputs
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
Better FP64 ratio
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
2.86x faster VRAM clock
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (5,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
60% smaller GPU die
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (118 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
2 more DVI outputs
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
70.2% lower TDP
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (64 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
38.5% lower PSU requirement
EVGA 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.
71.6% lower board power limit
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (64 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
16 °C lower load temperature
EVGA 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.
7.4 dB quieter under load
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
70.9% lower peak power draw
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (64 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
8 °C lower idle temperature
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (29 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
132.6 mm shorter card length
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (152.4 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
13.85 mm lower card height
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
0.5 slot/s slimmer design
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.

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Why is EVGA GeForce GTX 650 worse than the average graphics card?

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57.8% lower boost clock speed
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,058 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
38 fewer compute units
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
40 fewer ray tracing cores
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
152 fewer TMUs
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
44.9% lower base clock speed
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,058 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
91.1% lower texture rate
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (33.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
94.8% lower pixel rate
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (8.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
48 fewer ROPs
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
144 fewer AI cores
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
96.4% lower FP32 performance
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
92.2% lower PassMark score
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (1,756 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
96.4% lower gaming score
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (525 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
93.5% lower compute score
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (788 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
96.5% lower compute throughput
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (0.8 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
93.8% lower FP64 performance
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
3,968 fewer FP32 units
EVGA 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.
11 GB less VRAM
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
128 bit narrower memory bus
EVGA 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.
82.1% lower memory bandwidth
EVGA 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
EVGA 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.
87.5% smaller L1 cache
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
11 older
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2012 vs 2023).
September 2012
Older PCIe version
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
No AI upscalers
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
Older encoder generation
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
No mesh shaders
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
No XeSS support
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
No DirectStorage support
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
Older Vulkan version
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
Worse SAM support
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older DirectX version
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
Older shader model
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
No sampler feedback
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
Older OpenGL version
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
94.5% fewer transistors
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1,270 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
EVGA 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
1 fewer displays supported
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
No AV1 decoding
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No DSC support
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
Older HDMI version
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
No VRR support
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
Narrower encode codec support
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
Narrower decode codec support
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
Lower display resolution
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (2560x1600 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
Older HDCP version
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
Older NVDEC generation
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
Not VR ready
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
2 fewer monitors per output type
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
2 fewer fans
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
No dual BIOS
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
No fan stop
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
28 dB noisier at idle
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
No backplate
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
No RGB lighting
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
57.8% lower boost clock speed
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,058 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.
Importance: HIGH
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,058 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1058 MHz vs 2505 MHz
11 GB less VRAM
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
128 bit narrower memory bus
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
EVGA 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
40 fewer ray tracing cores
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.
Importance: HIGH
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.0 vs 40
2 fewer fans
EVGA 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
152 fewer TMUs
EVGA 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184

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What customers like about EVGA GeForce GTX 650?

Excellent value for budget-conscious gamers and entry-level builds.
Compact physical size allows it to fit easily into smaller cases.
Efficient power consumption with low heat output and quiet operation.
Solid performance for 1080p gaming in less demanding titles like CS:GO and World of Tanks.
Significant overclocking potential due to high headroom and low TDP.
Reliable build quality backed by EVGA's reputable customer service and warranty.

What customers dislike about EVGA GeForce GTX 650?

Lacks SLI support for multi-GPU configurations.
Limited 1GB VRAM can cause stuttering or performance drops in modern, texture-heavy games.
Not intended for high-end gaming; struggles with demanding titles on ultra settings.
Outperformed by some period competitors like the Radeon HD 7770 at a similar price point.
Requires a dual-slot space despite its short length.
Outdated drivers on the included disc require immediate online updates.

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tweakers.net

13/09/2012

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GTX 660: aanval op de mainstreammarkt (Note: Dutch hardware publications generally bundled the baseline GTX 650 launch reviews into multi-card roundup...

The EVGA GeForce GTX 660 Superclocked (SC) 2GB is a factory-overclocked mainstream graphics card built on Nvidia’s 28nm "GK106" architecture, featuring 980 Cuda cores, a boosted core clock of 1046MHz, and a 192-bit memory bus. Tested against competing AMD cards and older generation hardware on an Intel X79 testbench, the card targets gamers playing at 1920x1080 resolutions. In synthetic benchmarks like 3DMark 11 and Unigine, the GTX 660 SC delivers stellar results, vastly outperforming its main price competitor, the AMD Radeon HD 7850, and trading blows with the higher-tier HD 7950. However, real-world gaming scenarios present a more nuanced performance profile. While it maintains a clear performance lead over the HD 7850 and outperforms AMD rivals in minimum framerates during The Witcher 2 and Shogun 2, it falls behind the HD 7870 in titles like Sleeping Dogs and Alien vs. Predator. Pros & Cons Pros Strong Gaming Performance: Effortlessly handles modern games at 1080p resolution on high-to-ultra settings. Excellent Minimum Framerates: Delivers superior minimum 1% lows in titles like The Witcher 2, ensuring smoother gameplay than competing AMD cards. Whisper-Quiet...

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25/10/2012

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 review: goedkope Kepler.

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 is a budget-oriented graphics card based on the 28nm "Kepler" architecture (GK107 GPU) aimed directly at casual gamers looking for a step up from integrated processor graphics. Priced around €100 to €125, the card features 384 CUDA cores, a 128-bit memory bus, and 1 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 1250 MHz. It operates at a base clock speed of 1058 MHz, though it lacks the automatic dynamic Turbo/Boost clock functionality found in higher-end Kepler models like the GTX 660. Pros & Cons Pros: Highly affordable price point for entry-level setups; very low power consumption with a rated TDP of just 64 watts; and support for modern APIs up to DirectX 12 (feature level 11_0). Cons: Noticeably cut-down performance, featuring less than half the shader cores (384 vs 960) and lower memory bandwidth than the GTX 660; absence of an automatic GPU Turbo mode; and a restrictive 1 GB VRAM capacity that limits its capabilities in demanding games.

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