GeForce GT 650M vs NVS 810

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.

GeForce GT 650M vs NVS 810 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 650M vs NVS 810: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 650M

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 68W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $700 MSRP).

NVS 810

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($700 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌51.1% higher power demand at 68W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

NVS 810 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.4% in PassMark G3D (1,192 vs 1,187), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 650M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

NVS 810 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, NVS 810 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 650M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 650M vs NVS 810 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 650M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The NVS 810 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	NVS 810
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 650M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 810 carries 4 GB. NVS 810 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 650M and 64-bit on the NVS 810. 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%

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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%

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is NVS 810 (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	NVS 810
MSRP	—	$700
Codename	GK107	GM107
Release	March 22 2012	November 4 2015
Ranking	#828	#826

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