GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs Radeon HD 6950
GeForce GTX 650 Ti
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (275mm) |
💎 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 $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 224.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+224.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Radeon HD 6950
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.
Radeon HD 6950
The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,525 | 2,593+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1408+83% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.425 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+58% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 88+38% |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 352 KB+450% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6950) — the Radeon HD 6950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 86.4 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP5 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 58.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 275mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-45% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 275mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.0+77% | 13.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 225.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-50% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-70% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.2+225% | 25.9 |
| Codename | GK106 | Cayman |
| Release | October 9 2012 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #633 | #623 |
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