GeForce GT 650M vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 650M

45

1,187

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4060

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

7

1,200

+1.1%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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. The GeForce GT 650M is positioned at rank #188 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 650M

#178

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

366%

#180

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

332%

#181

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

331%

#185

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

301%

#186

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

299%

#188

GeForce GT 650M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

95%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 650M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 650M	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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.

GeForce GT 650M Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 650M and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

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.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 650M scores 1,187 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 650M is built on Kepler while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 650M) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score	1,187	1,200+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	384+500%	64
Boost Clock	950 MHz+90%	500 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 650M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 650M) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX	12 (FL11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 650M) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 (GeForce GT 650M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder	NVENC (Kepler)	QuickSync
Decoder	VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 650M draws 45W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W — a 146.2% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 650M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP	45W	7W-84%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	26.4	171.4+549%