GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Arc 8-Core iGPU
GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Arc 8-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The Arc 8-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $400 for the Arc 8-Core iGPU, it costs 88% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 680.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+680.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 650 Ti BOOST and Arc 8-Core iGPU
GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 134W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,415 points. Launch price was $169.
Arc 8-Core iGPU
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2300 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is built on Kepler while the Arc 8-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,415 | 3,500+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+9500% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 2300 MHz+123% |
| L1 Cache | 0.06 MB | 1.5 MB+2400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 12.2 (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 8-Core iGPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Arc 8-Core iGPU's 45W — a 99.4% difference. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 134W | 45W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 97°C | 85°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 25.5 | 77.8+205% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU launched at $503 and now averages $400. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST costs 87.5% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 8.8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 676.1% better value. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-66% | $503 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-88% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.3+676% | 8.8 |
| Codename | GK106 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | March 26 2013 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #551 | #362 |
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