GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

134

3,415

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

30

3,390

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6600 XT

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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#140

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

320%

#142

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

290%

#143

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

290%

#147

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

263%

#148

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

262%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
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. Although it costs $50 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.7% better value per dollar than the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

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.

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,390 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 reaches 3,390 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is built on Kepler while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 96 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	3,415	3,390
Architecture	Kepler	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	768+700%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
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 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 12.1 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs QuickSync (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 126.8% difference. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
TDP	134W	30W-78%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	97°C	85-12%
Perf/Watt	25.5	113.0+343%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 launched at $100 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 67.8 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 0.7% better value. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).