
GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs P106-090

GeForce GTX 650 Ti
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P106-090
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar P106-090
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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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

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.

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).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
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).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | P106-090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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