GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs FirePro M6100
GeForce GTX 650 Ti
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M6100.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti and FirePro M6100
GeForce GTX 650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $149.
FirePro M6100
The FirePro M6100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 27 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,495 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the FirePro M6100 reaches 2,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is built on Kepler while the FirePro M6100 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 896 (FirePro M6100). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (FirePro M6100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,525+1% | 2,495 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 896+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.425 TFLOPS | 1.971 TFLOPS+38% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+14% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 224 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 12 (FirePro M6100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro M6100). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs H.264 (FirePro M6100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the FirePro M6100's 150W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 350W (FirePro M6100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-27% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 23.0+39% | 16.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro M6100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 83.2 (FirePro M6100) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 1.2% better value. The FirePro M6100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | FirePro M6100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.2+1% | 83.2 |
| Codename | GK106 | Emerald |
| Release | October 9 2012 | May 27 2014 |
| Ranking | #633 | #638 |
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