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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£120
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • VRAM: 1 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 110 W

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

3.4

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%

2.9

Technical Score

10.0%

7.8

User score

Poor
2.9

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%

1.7

Performance

24.0%

1.7

Memory

12.0%

5.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

Design

4.0%

6.2

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
7.8

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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
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4.4
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4.3
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  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    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

  • 2.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    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 Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti is a mid-range graphics card launched in October 2012 based on the 28nm Kepler architecture (GK106 GPU). It features 768 CUDA cores, a base clock of 928 MHz, and typically comes with 1GB or 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 86.4 GB/s and a 110W TDP. Main pros include its high energy efficiency for its era, quiet operation, and strong value for 1080p retro gaming. However, its primary cons are the lack of a GPU Boost clock, no official SLI support, and limited performance in modern titles due to its restricted DirectX 12 feature level (11_0) and small VRAM buffer.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti

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%

1.7

Performance

24.0%

1.7

Memory

12.0%

5.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.2

Design

4.0%

6.2

Connectivity & Media

2.9
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a technical score of 2.9 points, which is lower than that of 98.2% 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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

6.0

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
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7.8
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a user score of 7.83 points, which is lower than that of 78.7% 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.
6.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a popularity of 6 points, which is higher than 65.4% 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%

3.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

5.3
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 93.8% 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

2,692 points
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2692 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 82.6% of graphics cards.
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

1.425 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti delivers 1.425 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 97.8% of graphics cards.
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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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

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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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

86.4 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 86.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 96.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

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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

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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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

4096x2160
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports a maximum digital resolution of 4096x2160, which is lower than that of 56.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.4% of graphics cards.
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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

1.2
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
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

5.4 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
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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

110 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a TDP of 110 W, which is lower than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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

110 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110 W under peak load, which is lower than 88.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

110 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a board power limit of 110 W, which is lower than that of 89.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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

145 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is 145 mm long, which is shorter than 98.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

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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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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs the average graphics card

  • 48.8% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (110 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (110 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.110 W vs 215 W
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (145 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.145 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
  • 50% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (110 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (110 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.110 W vs 220 W
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 4.42x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is cheaper than the average graphics card (£120 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is cheaper than the average graphics card (£120 vs £530).£120 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 48.8% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (110 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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.
  • 50% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (110 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 13 °C lower idle temperature
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (25 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 50% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (110 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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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Design
  • 51.7% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (928 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 84.2% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (59.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 91% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (14.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 48 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (16 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 76.4% lower PassMark score
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (2,692 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 93.8% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (1 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 80.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (86.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 71.6% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (5,400 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 22.9% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,350 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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.
  • 11 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,012 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 88.4% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (2,540 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (97 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 4 dB noisier under load
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 51.7% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (928 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (928 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.928 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 84.2% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (59.4 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (59.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.59.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 80.7% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (86.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (86.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.86.4 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti?

  • Efficient power consumption with low TDP (110W), making it compatible with most standard power supplies
  • Operates quietly and maintains low temperatures during use
  • Strong performance for retro gaming and older titles at 1080p
  • Highly capable of overclocking for additional value and performance gains
  • Compact physical design allows it to fit easily into smaller PC cases

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti?

  • Does not support NVIDIA SLI technology for multi-GPU setups
  • Lacks NVIDIA GPU Boost technology for automatic clock speed increases
  • Limited 128-bit memory bus significantly restricts overall rendering bandwidth
  • Restricted DirectX 12 support (feature level 11_0) prevents many modern games from launching
  • Outdated driver support as the Kepler architecture has reached end-of-life status

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techspot.com
09/10/2012
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Review

The TechSpot review of the $150 Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti highlights it as a 28nm Kepler-based card that offers a significant 41% performance advantage over the AMD Radeon HD 7770, while custom designs like the Gigabyte WindForce 2X variant operate very cool at 47°C under load. Despite these benefits in efficiency, the card faces limitations, including a cut-down 128-bit memory bus,...Read more

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m.hexus.net
09/10/2012
Review: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti - Graphics

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti is a mainstream graphics card aimed at budget-conscious gamers looking to achieve smooth gameplay at standard 1080p resolutions without spending a fortune. Built on the 28nm Kepler GK106 architecture, it shares the same die as the more powerful GTX 660, though it has been significantly cut down to meet its cheaper £120 entry point. To lower production...Read more

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guru3d.com
09/10/2012
GeForce GTX 650 Ti review - Guru3D

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti was released to bridge the performance gap between AMD’s Radeon HD 7700 and 7800 series, specifically targeting the $150 price point. Based on the Kepler GPU architecture and utilizing the GK106 silicon found in the GTX 660, the card features 768 CUDA cores and a 925 MHz GPU clock. While it lacks the dynamic "Turbo" functionality of higher-end models,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
09/10/2012
MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Power Edition 1 GB Review

The MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Power Edition 1 GB features exceptional power efficiency, leading performance-per-watt, and a quiet, cool-running Cyclone II cooler. It offers a factory overclock and solid headroom for further performance gains, making it a capable, efficient option in its class. Conversely, the $165 price point offers poor value compared to the faster AMD HD 7850, and...Read more

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tomshardware.com
09/10/2012
GeForce GTX 650 Ti Review: Nvidia's Last Graphics Card For 2012

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti is a budget-oriented graphics card designed to bridge the substantial price gap between the $120 GTX 650 and the $230 GTX 660. Built on a scaled-down version of the 28 nm GK106 Kepler architecture, it features 768 CUDA cores, 64 texture units, and a 925 MHz core clock without GPU Boost functionality. On the positive side, the card delivers surprisingly...Read more

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guru3d.com
21/12/2012
Sparkle GeForce GTX 650 Ti review

The Guru3D review of the Sparkle GeForce GTX 650 Ti Dragon highlights a factory-overclocked (1006 MHz core) Kepler-based card featuring an effective dual-fan cooler that keeps temperatures under 55°C while remaining very quiet. Pros include solid construction and good overclocking headroom, with testers achieving 1181 MHz on the core, making it a capable card for moderate gaming....Read more

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clubic.com
09/10/2012
Test Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti : le Kepler à 150 euros ?

This Clubic review evaluates the entry-level NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 and GTX 650 Ti graphics cards against AMD's budget offerings, specifically the Radeon HD 7770 and the 1GB variant of the HD 7850. Built on the 28nm Kepler architecture, the base GTX 650 relies on a low-end GK107 chip with 384 stream processors, a 128-bit bus, and 1GB of GDDR5 memory clocked at 1058 MHz. The reviewer...Read more

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

The ASUS GeForce GTX 650Ti DirectCU II TOP is a budget-friendly graphics card built on NVIDIA's Kepler architecture, featuring 768 shader cores, 1GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, and a nominal power consumption of 110W. While the reference design is compact and lacks an SLI connector, this custom ASUS version implements a large DirectCU II dual-fan cooler that effectively...Read more

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tweakers.net
09/10/2012
GTX 650 Ti: goedkoop gamen. A follow-up, comparative test of five specific manufacturer models is also available

The Tweakers.net review positions the Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti as a budget-friendly, GK106-based card targeting 1080p gaming, offering 50% better performance than the non-Ti version. Pros include a strong price-to-performance ratio, capable performance at Full HD, and low power consumption, making it a compelling option against the Radeon HD 7770. However, the card faces...Read more

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