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GeForce GTX 650 Ti
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the GeForce GTX 650 Ti, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 48.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
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.
UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti scores 2,525 and the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) reaches 2,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is built on Kepler while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 64 (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,525+1% | 2,500 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Gen. 12 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+1100% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 86.4 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti draws 110W versus the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)'s 15W — a 152% difference. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 15W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.0 | 166.7+625% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) launched at $0 and now averages $20. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) vs 125.0 (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)) — the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) offers 48.5% better value. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 Ti | UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.2 | 125.0+48% |
| Codename | GK106 | Alder Lake Xe |
| Release | October 9 2012 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #633 | #599 |
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