GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs GeForce GTX 590

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 GTX 650 Ti BOOST Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 590 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and GeForce GTX 590

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.

GeForce GTX 590

The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the GeForce GTX 590 reaches 3,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 590 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590). Raw compute: 1.585 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
G3D Mark Score	3,415+2%	3,341
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	1024 ×2+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.585 TFLOPS+27%	1.244 TFLOPS ×2
ROPs	24	48 ×2+100%
TMUs	64	64 ×2
L1 Cache	0.06 MB	1 MB+1567%
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 590 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 768 KB (GeForce GTX 590) — the GeForce GTX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 590).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	—
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the GeForce GTX 590's 365W — a 92.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 700W (GeForce GTX 590). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	GeForce GTX 590
TDP	134W-63%	365W
Recommended PSU	450W-36%	700W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	97°C	90°C-7%
Perf/Watt	25.5+177%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 104.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).