GeForce GT 650M vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200
GeForce GT 650M
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Iris Pro Graphics 5200
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 650M is positioned at rank 188 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is on rank 403, so the GeForce GT 650M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 650M
Performance Per Dollar Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Pro Graphics 5200.
| Insight | GeForce GT 650M | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Generation 7.5 (2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 650M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 650M and Iris Pro Graphics 5200
GeForce GT 650M
The GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,187 points.
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 650M scores 1,187 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 reaches 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 650M is built on Kepler while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses Generation 7.5, both on 28 nm vs 22 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 650M) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,187+1% | 1,172 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 7.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 22 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS | 0.768 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1200 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 16+300% | 4 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 650M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 650M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 650M draws 45W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 40% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 650M) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 30W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.4 | 39.1+48% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GK107 | Haswell GT3e |
| Release | March 22 2012 | May 27 2013 |
| Ranking | #828 | #835 |
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