GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 RX 550 (móvel)

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#82

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

245%

#84

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

222%

#85

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

222%

#89

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

201%

#90

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

200%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

95%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 RX 550 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 28.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+28.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 RX 550 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 RX 550 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Raw compute: 1.585 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	3,415	3,500+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.585 TFLOPS	1.647 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	1287 MHz+25%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L1 Cache	64 KB	160 KB+150%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Radeon RX 550 (móvel)'s 50W — a 91.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
TDP	134W	50W-63%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	97°C	—
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 RX 550 (móvel) launched at $79 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 87.5 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) offers 28.1% better value. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).