GeForce GTX 650 vs Firepro W5170M
GeForce GTX 650
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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro W5170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Firepro W5170M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 and Firepro W5170M
GeForce GTX 650
The GeForce GTX 650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,756 points. Launch price was $109.
Firepro W5170M
The Firepro W5170M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,774 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,756 | 1,774+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+46% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 12 (Firepro W5170M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 27.0 | 59.1+119% |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W5170M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Tropo |
| Release | September 6 2012 | August 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #719 | #662 |
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