GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940...

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

134

3,415

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

30

3,500

+2.5%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

Radeon RX 6850M

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

GeForce RTX 5060

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#212

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

465%

#214

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

422%

#215

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

421%

#219

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

383%

#220

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

380%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

95%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

95%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

92%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

91%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $75), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+46.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

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.

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 1 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 384 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
G3D Mark Score	3,415	3,500+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Boost Clock	1033 MHz+4%	993 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 12 (11_0) (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	—
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)'s 30W — a 126.8% difference. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)
TDP	134W	30W-78%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	97°C	75-23%
Perf/Watt	25.5	116.7+358%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) launched at $150 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 46.7 (Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 46.3% better value. The Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5) is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).