GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 1030.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $95), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 232.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+232.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95)	✅More affordable ($30)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GT 1030 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 650 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti

GeForce GT 1030

The GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,407 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 1030 scores 2,407 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 2,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 1030 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1030) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
G3D Mark Score	2,407	2,525+5%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	1.425 TFLOPS+26%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	144 KB+125%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 1030) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GT 1030 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	86.4 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 1030) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GT 1030) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Encoder	None	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	PureVideo VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 1030 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti's 110W — a 114.3% difference. The GeForce GT 1030 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 1030) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GT 1030	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
TDP	30W-73%	110W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	145mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70-13%
Perf/Watt	80.2+249%	23.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 1030 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 68.4% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.3 (GeForce GT 1030) vs 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 232.8% better value. The GeForce GT 1030 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).