GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Radeon RX 560X

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 560X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 560X 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 GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 560X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 560X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 22.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 560X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.3%)
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 560X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Radeon RX 560X

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 560X

The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Radeon RX 560X reaches 3,340 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 Radeon RX 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X). Raw compute: 1.585 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 560X
G3D Mark Score	3,415+2%	3,340
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.585 TFLOPS	2.611 TFLOPS+65%
Boost Clock	1033 MHz	1275 MHz+23%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	64 KB	256 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 560X
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)

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) — the Radeon RX 560X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 560X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	1 MB+163%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Radeon RX 560X's 75W — a 56.5% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 400W (Radeon RX 560X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon RX 560X
TDP	134W	75W-44%
Recommended PSU	450W	400W-11%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	97°C	—
Perf/Watt	25.5	44.5+75%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 560X costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 22.3% better value. The Radeon RX 560X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).