GeForce GTX 650 Ti
VS
P106-090

GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs P106-090

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

2012Core: 928 MHz
VS

P106-090

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1531 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 P106-090

#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
99%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
97%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
96%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
95%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
92%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
88%
#168
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2330%
#183
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
100%
#184
P106-090
MSRP: $389|Avg: $30
100%
#185
Radeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
99%
#187
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
98%
#189
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
97%
#190
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
97%
#192
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
96%
#195
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
92%
#196
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-090.

InsightGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
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
Standard Size (250mm)

💎 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 2.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+2.4%)
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 P106-090

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

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the P106-090 reaches 2,466 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is built on Kepler while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
G3D Mark Score
2,525+2%
2,466
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
768
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.425 TFLOPS
2.352 TFLOPS+65%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
64+33%
48
L1 Cache
64 KB
288 KB+350%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1.5 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
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 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1.5 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
DirectX
11.0
12+9%
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
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 (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
Encoder
NVENC (1st Gen)
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo VP5
NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 37.8% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 60°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
TDP
110W
75W-32%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
250mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70
60°C-14%
Perf/Watt
23.0
32.9+43%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the P106-090 launched at $389 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 82.2 (P106-090) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 2.4% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 TiP106-090
MSRP
$149-62%
$389
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$30
Performance per Dollar
84.2+2%
82.2
Codename
GK106
GP106
Release
October 9 2012
July 31 2017
Ranking
#633
#639