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  • Avg. price: ~£160
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 192 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 134 W

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

3.5

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%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.5

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%

2.5

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.2

Design

4.0%

6.5

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 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 Boost is a mid-range graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture, featuring 768 CUDA cores, 64 texture mapping units, and an upgraded 24 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 980 MHz with a boost clock of 1033 MHz and is typically equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit interface, delivering a substantial 144.2 GB/s bandwidth. Main pros include its support for 2-way SLI, significantly improved performance over the standard GTX 650 Ti, and a more aggressive memory configuration that competes well in the budget segment. However, its main cons include a relatively high power consumption of 134W TDP for its performance tier and a limited DirectX 12 feature level (11_0), which hinders its compatibility with modern API-intensive titles.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost

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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

3.5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a technical score of 3.51 points, which is lower than that of 93.5% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

3.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

5.4
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 92.1% 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

1,621 points
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost scores 1621 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 80.1% of graphics cards.
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

1.585 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost delivers 1.585 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 97.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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

2 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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

192 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% 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

144.2 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost reaches 144.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 91.6% 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 Boost 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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

12
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 92.7% of graphics cards and equal to 7.1% of graphics cards.
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

4.3
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports OpenGL 4.3, which is older than on 99.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% 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 Boost 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 Boost 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

1
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% 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 Boost 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 Boost 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

134 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a TDP of 134 W, which is lower than that of 78.7% 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

134 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost draws 134 W under peak load, which is lower than 79.2% 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

450 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% 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

134 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a board power limit of 134 W, which is lower than that of 80.4% 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

241 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is 241 mm long, which is shorter than 75% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.6% 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 Boost 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
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost vs the average graphics card

  • 12x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (384 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 Boost has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (384 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.384 MB vs 32 MB
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 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 Boost has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.450 W vs 650 W
  • 37.7% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (134 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 Boost has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (134 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.134 W vs 215 W
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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 Boost 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
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is shorter than the average graphics card (241 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 Boost is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.241 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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 Boost has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.2 vs 0
  • 39.1% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (134 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 Boost has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (134 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.134 W vs 220 W
  • 3.31x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is cheaper than the average graphics card (£160 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is cheaper than the average graphics card (£160 vs £530).£160 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
  • 12x larger L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (384 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 37.7% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (134 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 39.1% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (134 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 44.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is shorter than the average graphics card (241 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 58.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,033 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 36 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (4 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 49% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 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 Boost has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 83.4% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (62.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 85.8% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (23.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 40 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (24 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 93.1% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (1.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 93.1% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (1.6 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 Boost has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 65.8% lower compute score
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (1,621 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 67.8% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (144.2 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 68.4% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (6,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 14.2% slower VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,502 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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.
  • 10 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,013 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DirectX version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older OpenCL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 3.0).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.3 vs 4.6).
  • 88.4% fewer transistors
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (2,540 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Lower display resolution
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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 Boost has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 5.1 dB noisier under load
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (40.1 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 4 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 58.7% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,033 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,033 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1033 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 36 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (4 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

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (4 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.4 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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 Boost 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
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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 Boost has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 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 Boost has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 49% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 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 Boost has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (980 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.980 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 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 Boost has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 83.4% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (62.7 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 Boost has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (62.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.62.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost?

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio at launch, often beating the Radeon HD 7790 and trading blows with the HD 7850
  • Significant performance leap (approx. 25%) over the standard GTX 650 Ti due to the 'Boost' clock and 192-bit memory bus
  • Includes SLI support for multi-GPU configurations, a feature missing from the base 650 Ti
  • Power efficient for its time, typically requiring only a single 6-pin power connector
  • Remains relatively quiet and cool under load, especially with partner-designed cooling solutions like MSI's TwinFrozr
  • Strong 1080p performance in classic titles and eSports games like CS:GO or Dota 2

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost?

  • Obsolete for modern AAA gaming; driver support for the Kepler architecture has ended
  • Limited feature set; supports DirectX 12 but only at feature level 11_0, preventing many modern games from launching
  • 2GB VRAM is insufficient for contemporary high-resolution textures and modern gaming standards
  • Confusing product naming within the GTX 650 lineup, which included the 650, 650 Ti, and 650 Ti Boost
  • Reference blower-style coolers can be audible and run warmer than custom partner cards
  • Average overclocking potential since the card already operates near its silicon's maximum limits out of the box

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digitalfoundry.net
21/04/2013

The Digital Foundry review evaluates the Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost as a mid-range contender designed to bridge the price and performance gap between the standard GTX 650 Ti and the GTX 660. Rather than being a slightly faster version of the original 650 Ti, the card acts as a stripped-down GTX 660, sharing the same 24cm PCB length, GK106 silicon chip, 24 ROPs, and 192-bit...Read more

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techpowerup.com
12/04/2013

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GTX 650 Ti Boost SuperClocked (SC) 2 GB identifies the card as a high-value, budget-friendly option, offering significant performance gains over the reference model through an aggressive factory overclock to 1072 MHz. Key advantages highlighted include excellent 1080p performance that beats the Radeon HD 7850, high performance-per-dollar, and 2-way...Read more

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overclockers.com
04/04/2013

The Galaxy GTX 650 Ti Boost, based on NVIDIA's GK106 core with 2GB GDDR5 and a 192-bit bus, is a sub-$200 card featuring a custom DHT single-fan cooler and ventilated bracket. It provides solid 1080p performance, 32% core overclocking headroom, and includes SLI support, operating quietly under normal conditions. However, the custom cooler leaves power delivery components uncooled...Read more

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overclockersclub.com
26/03/2013

The Overclockers Club review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost as a capable, budget-friendly, mid-range GPU utilizing the GK106 core, 2GB GDDR5 VRAM, and a 192-bit memory bus. It delivers significant performance gains over the standard model and rivals the AMD Radeon HD 7790, while offering strong overclocking potential to reach 1215MHz core speeds. Key drawbacks...Read more

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hothardware.com
26/03/2013

The HotHardware Review evaluates the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST, a mainstream graphics card engineered to aggressively counter AMD's Radeon HD 7790 launch. Built on TSMC's 28nm process node with 2.54 billion transistors, the card serves as a hybrid solution within the Kepler lineup. It effectively merges the core architecture of the standard GTX 650 Ti (768 CUDA cores and 64...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/03/2013

The TechPowerUp review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2 GB as a high-value, sub-$200 card, delivering up to 40% higher performance than the standard 650 Ti due to a 192-bit memory interface, 24 ROPs, and GPU Boost. Pros include excellent performance-per-dollar, strong 1080p gaming capability, SLI support, and high efficiency, with the card often outperforming the AMD...Read more

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tomshardware.com
26/03/2013

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost serves as Nvidia’s strategic response to the Radeon HD 7790, effectively filling the price gap between the standard 650 Ti and the GTX 660. It utilizes a recycled GK106 GPU but significantly improves upon its predecessor by incorporating the 192-bit memory interface and back-end hardware of the more powerful GTX 660. With 768 CUDA cores and an increased...Read more

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m.hexus.net
15/04/2013

The EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Superclocked is a reference-design graphics card featuring an elevated 1,072MHz core clock speed and a 1,137MHz boost clock, outperforming standard models while retaining a 2GB framebuffer. Released to compete with the AMD Radeon HD 7790, it excels at 1080p gaming with medium-to-high settings and offers impressive energy efficiency, with an entire...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
27/03/2013

The PCMag Australia Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Review highlights the graphics card as an exceptional mainstream option that re-establishes Nvidia's dominance over AMD at its price point. Priced at a recommended $169 for the 2GB variant and $145 for the upcoming 1GB version, the card acts as a potent challenger to AMD’s Radeon 7790 by offering roughly 1.19 times its overall...Read more

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legitreviews.com
26/03/2013

The Legit Reviews review highly praises the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST (specifically evaluating the EVGA retail model), framing it as an exceptional value-focused budget graphics card that essentially mirrors a GeForce GTX 660 with one disabled SMX unit. Priced competitively at $149 for the 1GB model and $169 for the 2GB variant, the card addresses previous performance...Read more

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overclockers.com
26/03/2013

The NVIDIA GTX 650 Ti Boost, based on the 28nm Kepler GK106 architecture, acts as a strong mainstream competitor by bridging the performance gap between the standard 650 Ti and the GTX 660. Key improvements include 2GB of GDDR5 memory, a 192-bit memory bus, SLI support, and GPU Boost technology, allowing it to outperform competitors like the AMD HD 7790 in 1080p gaming, according to...Read more

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pcmag.com
26/03/2013

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is a potent, competitively priced mainstream graphics card that bridges the gap to higher-tier performance by borrowing engineering traits from the GTX 660. It outclasses rivals like the AMD Radeon HD 7790 by delivering superior benchmark results, utilizing a 192-bit memory bus, and employing GPU Boost technology to reach speeds of 1033MHz....Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
16/06/2014

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is an excellent mainstream graphics card that offers a significant performance increase over its predecessors at a competitive price point, earning it the PCMag Editors' Choice award. Benchmarks show that this GPU successfully re-establishes Nvidia’s dominance over rival AMD's HD 7790, beating it by roughly 19% across a variety of DirectX 11 test...Read more

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techpowerup.com
10/05/2013

The MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost TwinFrozr Gaming is described as a highly balanced, quiet, and affordable mid-range card featuring a 50 MHz factory overclock. Key advantages include its efficient TwinFrozr cooling, improved power consumption, and full-sized display outputs. Notable limitations mentioned are the lack of advanced voltage control due to the OnSemi NCP5395 controller,...Read more

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techspot.com
22/04/2013

The TechSpot review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost SLI reveals that a dual-card, $340 setup provides exceptional raw performance and scaling, often outperforming single-GPU alternatives like the HD 7950 or GTX 660 Ti in modern titles. Utilizing the GK106 Kepler architecture, the Gainward Golden Sample variants demonstrated superior cooling and moderate power consumption,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
27/03/2013

The TechPowerUp review of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2 GB highlights a competitive, sub-$200 budget card that delivers a 26% performance increase over the non-Boost version, comfortably enabling 1080p gaming. Key strengths include a 192-bit memory interface, efficient dual-fan cooling, low idle power consumption, and support for SLI and multi-display setups. Conversely, the...Read more

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legitreviews.com
26/03/2013

The NVIDIA and EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost review highlights a strategic mid-range graphics card refresh designed to counter AMD's Radeon HD 7790. Built on the TSMC 28nm Kepler GK106 architecture, this GPU is essentially a GTX 660 with one SMX unit disabled, yielding 768 CUDA cores, a 980MHz base clock, and a 1033MHz boost clock. A major highlight of the Boost variant is its...Read more

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hardwarezone.com.sg
26/03/2013

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is a refreshed mid-range, Kepler-based graphics card utilizing the GK106 GPU core. Designed to fill the market gap between the standard GTX 650 Ti and the GTX 660, it shares major specifications with the latter, including 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM, a 192-bit memory interface, a 980MHz base clock speed, and full support for dynamic GPU Boost technology....Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
26/03/2013

This Hardwareluxx review evaluates the EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Superclocked, an upgraded mid-range graphics card launched directly in response to AMD's Radeon HD 7790. Built on a modified 28 nm GK106 Kepler architecture, this "Boost" iteration fixes the major shortcomings of the original GTX 650 Ti by integrating a wider 192-bit memory interface (up from 128-bit) and adding a...Read more

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computerbild.de
28/03/2013

The Zotac GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost is a budget-friendly graphics card designed to provide gamers with enhanced performance without breaking the bank. Based on the reviewed sample, the card features factory-overclocked speeds, with its chip running at 993 MHz and memory at 1059 MHz, surpassing Nvidia's reference specifications. Performance tests show substantial real-world...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
26/03/2013

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2 GB is a balanced and competitive graphics card designed to allow detailed Full HD gaming under the $200 mark, directly challenging the AMD Radeon HD 7850. Built on the GK106 Kepler architecture, it behaves more like a scaled-down GTX 660 than a boosted standard 650 Ti, sharing the GTX 660's core clock speed of 980 MHz (boosting to a minimum of...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
26/03/2026

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2 Go review by Les Numériques presents the card as a balanced and well-positioned mid-range option. Released as a direct challenger to AMD's Radeon HD 7850, the card's primary objective is to deliver detailed Full HD (1080p) gaming for under $200, a capability previously missing from Nvidia’s budget stack. It bridges the gap between the standard...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
01/04/2013

The Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost, featuring 2 GB of GDDR5 memory and a factory-overclocked core, offers solid 1080p gaming performance, demonstrating a smooth 41 FPS in Battlefield 3. The card utilizes high-quality Super Alloy Power components for durability and a DirectCU II dual-fan cooler that lowers temperatures by up to 20% compared to standard models. Key pros include the...Read more

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geeknetic.es
29/03/2013

The Geeknetic review details how the Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost serves as a highly competitive option in the sub-€180 graphics card market, offering a significant mid-range performance leap. While keeping the original model's 768 shader cores, this upgraded card expands the memory bus from 128-bit to 192-bit and uses faster memory, boosting bandwidth from 84 GB/s to over 140...Read more

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nexthardware.com
04/05/2013

The Nexthardware review identifies the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost as a strategic mid-range "gap-filler" designed to compete with AMD's HD 7790 and HD 7850, offering significant upgrades over the base model including a 192-bit memory bus, GPU Boost, and SLI support. Based on a 17cm PCB with a blower-style cooler, this 134W TDP card provides strong 1080p performance. Pros include...Read more

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nexthardware.com
04/05/2013

The NextHardware review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost highlights the card as a strategic mid-range offering based on the 28nm Kepler GK106 architecture, featuring 768 CUDA cores and a 192-bit memory interface for 2GB of GDDR5 memory. Operating at a base clock of 980 MHz (1033 MHz boost), the card is designed to deliver fluid 1080p gaming against AMD's Radeon HD 7790 and HD...Read more

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tech.everyeye.it
13/04/2013

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is a highly capable entry-level graphics card based on the 28nm Kepler architecture (GK106). It features a core clock speed of 980 MHz (boosting up to 1033 MHz) and 2GB of GDDR5 memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering a data transfer rate of 144.2 GB/sec. Tested at a resolution of 1680x1050 with high-to-maximum graphical settings, the card...Read more

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tweakers.net
26/04/2013

The Tweakers review evaluates three custom GTX 650 Ti Boost cards (ASUS DirectCU II OC, MSI Twin Frozr Gaming, and EVGA Superclocked) designed to compete with the AMD Radeon HD 7790. These models feature 2GB GDDR5, a 192-bit memory bus, and 24 ROPs, delivering roughly 40% higher performance than the non-boost version for solid 1080p gaming. Pros include the excellent cooling and low...Read more

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