GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

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 Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

#469

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2167%

#471

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1964%

#472

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1959%

#476

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1782%

#477

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1769%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

100%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

99%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

98%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#485

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

96%

#487

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

95%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#491

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

94%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire 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	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015))
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 $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 192.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+192.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

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.

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 12 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 2240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 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 Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire 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 Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	3,415	3,500+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Terascale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	2240+192%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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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	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
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 11.0 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	N/A
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs None (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 91.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 90.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
TDP	134W	50W-63%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	97°C	90-7%
Perf/Watt	25.5	70.0+175%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 23.3 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 193.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
MSRP	$169-76%	$699
Avg Price (30d)	$50-67%	$150
Performance per Dollar	68.3+193%	23.3
Codename	GK106	Blackcomb XTX
Release	March 26 2013	July 12 2011
Ranking	#551	#517