GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs GRID K240Q

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 GRID K240Q

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RTX PRO 6000

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99%

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RTX A6000

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97%

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Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

96%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2908%

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GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

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FirePro M4150

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100%

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FirePro V4900

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GRID K160Q

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99%

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Quadro

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98%

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FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

97%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

96%

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Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

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FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

94%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K240Q 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	GRID K240Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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	📏 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 $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GRID K240Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti and GRID K240Q

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.

GRID K240Q

The GRID K240Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,541 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the GRID K240Q reaches 2,541 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 GRID K240Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 1,536 (GRID K240Q). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GRID K240Q
G3D Mark Score	2,525	2,541
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.425 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+61%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	64 KB	128 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GRID K240Q
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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 512 KB (GRID K240Q) — the GRID K240Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GRID K240Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 11_0 (GRID K240Q). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GRID K240Q
DirectX	11.0	11_0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GRID K240Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GRID K240Q
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	—
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	—
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the GRID K240Q's 225W — a 68.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 350W (GRID K240Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti	GRID K240Q
TDP	110W-51%	225W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	23.0+104%	11.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID K240Q launched at $500 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 63.5 (GRID K240Q) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 32.6% better value. The GRID K240Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).