
GeForce GT 650M vs NVS 810

GeForce GT 650M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 NVS 810 is on rank 309, 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 NVS 810
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 650M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the NVS 810 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 NVS 810

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.

NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 650M scores 1,187 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 650M is built on Kepler while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 650M) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,187 | 1,192 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512 ×2+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+45% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1033 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NVS 810 has 4 GB. The NVS 810 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 650M) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 650M) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 8+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 650M) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: VP5 vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 (GeForce GT 650M) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Kepler) | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | VP5 | NVDEC 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 650M draws 45W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 40.7% difference. The GeForce GT 650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 650M) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-34% | 68W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 198mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 26.4+51% | 17.5 |
Value Analysis
The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 650M | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $700 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM107 |
| Release | March 22 2012 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #828 | #826 |
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