
GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs GeForce GTX 470M SLI

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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 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 $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 GeForce GTX 470M SLI

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.

GeForce GTX 470M SLI
The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 1 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the GeForce GTX 470M SLI reaches 2,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 470M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 576 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,525 | 2,540 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+33% | 576 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 86.4 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 11 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs None (GeForce GTX 470M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 470M SLI's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 470M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 75W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-22% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 23.0 | 33.9+47% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 42.3 (GeForce GTX 470M SLI) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 99.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | GeForce GTX 470M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-50% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.2+99% | 42.3 |
| Codename | GK106 | N11E-GT |
| Release | October 9 2012 | November 1 2010 |
| Ranking | #633 | #627 |
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