GeForce GTX 650
VS
GeForce GT 755M

GeForce GTX 650 vs GeForce GT 755M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650

2012Core: 1058 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M

2013Core: 980 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 GeForce GT 755M

#4
GeForce GT 755M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
94%
#8
86%
#9
85%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
78%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
77%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 755M.

InsightGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 GeForce GTX 650 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 GeForce GT 755M

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M

The GeForce GT 755M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the GeForce GT 755M reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 755M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 755M). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
G3D Mark Score
1,756+2%
1,726
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8125 TFLOPS+8%
0.7526 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
32 KB
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
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.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
80 GB/s
Unknown
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 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
DirectX
11_0
12 (11_0)+9%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 755M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
Encoder
NVENC 2nd Gen
NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder
NVDEC 1st Gen
PureVideo HD (VP5)
Codecs
H.264
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the GeForce GT 755M's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce GT 755M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 755M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
TDP
65W
50W-23%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
27.0
34.5+28%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 755M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650GeForce GT 755M
MSRP
$109
Avg Price (30d)
$25
Codename
GK107
GK107
Release
September 6 2012
June 25 2013
Ranking
#719
#726