GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs GeForce GTX 950M

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 GeForce GTX 950M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

95%

#73

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

232%

#75

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

210%

#76

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

210%

#80

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

191%

#81

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

189%

#83

GeForce GTX 950M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

95%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

92%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 950M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 950M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 950M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 950M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti and GeForce GTX 950M

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 950M

The GeForce GTX 950M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 914 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,575 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the GeForce GTX 950M reaches 2,575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 950M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 950M). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GeForce GTX 950M
G3D Mark Score	2,525	2,575+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.425 TFLOPS	1.439 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L1 Cache	64 KB	320 KB+400%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GeForce GTX 950M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950M) — the GeForce GTX 950M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GeForce GTX 950M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	86.4 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 950M's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 950M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.