GeForce GTX 650 Ti
VS
GRID M10-8Q

GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs GRID M10-8Q

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

2012Core: 928 MHz
VS

GRID M10-8Q

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 GRID M10-8Q

#331
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
14205%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
100%
#347
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
99%
#348
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
99%
#350
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
94%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
93%
#352
FirePro 2270
MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
91%
#353
FirePro 2460
MSRP: $180|Avg: $10
90%
#355
FirePro 3D V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
88%
#356
Quadro FX 580
MSRP: $199|Avg: $500
88%
#358
GRID M60-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
87%
#359
FireStream 9270
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20
86%
#360
Quadro 400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $500
85%
#361
FirePro 2260
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M10-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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.

InsightGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1521.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1521.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 GRID M10-8Q

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID M10-8Q

The GRID M10-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is built on Kepler while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
G3D Mark Score
2,525
2,595+3%
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768+20%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.425 TFLOPS
1.672 TFLOPS+17%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
64+60%
40
L1 Cache
64 KB
320 KB+400%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
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: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
DirectX
11.0
12 (12_1)+9%
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
Encoder
NVENC (1st Gen)
NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo VP5
NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the GRID M10-8Q'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 M10-8Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
TDP
110W-51%
225W
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70-18%
85
Perf/Watt
23.0+100%
11.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 1519.2% better value. The GRID M10-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiGRID M10-8Q
MSRP
$149-94%
$2500
Avg Price (30d)
$30-94%
$500
Performance per Dollar
84.2+1519%
5.2
Codename
GK106
GM107
Release
October 9 2012
May 18 2016
Ranking
#633
#622