GeForce GTX 260 vs GeForce GT 650M
GeForce GTX 260
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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 GTX 260 is positioned at rank 293 and the GeForce GT 650M is on rank 188, 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 GTX 260
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 260 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 GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+128.6%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 260 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 GTX 260 and GeForce GT 650M
GeForce GTX 260
The GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points. Launch price was $449.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 260 scores 1,200 and the GeForce GT 650M reaches 1,187 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 260 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 650M uses Kepler, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 260) vs 384 (GeForce GT 650M). Raw compute: 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,200+1% | 1,187 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4769 TFLOPS | 0.7296 TFLOPS+53% |
| ROPs | 28+75% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 260 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 650M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 650M offers 128.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 650M) — the GeForce GT 650M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | 2 GB+129% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (GeForce GTX 260) vs 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 650M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 12 (FL11_0)+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 260) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 650M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 260) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 (GeForce GT 650M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 260 draws 182W versus the GeForce GT 650M's 45W — a 120.7% difference. The GeForce GT 650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 260) vs 350W (GeForce GT 650M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 182W | 45W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.6 | 26.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 650M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $449 | — |
| Codename | GT200 | GK107 |
| Release | June 16 2008 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #821 | #828 |
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