GeForce GTX 650 vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

GeForce GTX 650

2012Core: 1058 MHz

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

2013Core: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 650

1,756

+1.7%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

1,726

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 Mac Edition

#378

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1258%

#380

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1140%

#381

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1137%

#385

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1034%

#386

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1027%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

97%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

90%

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 and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+103.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

GeForce GTX 650 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 and GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

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.

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition 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 Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 0.8333 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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	0.8333 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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)

The GeForce GTX 650 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). 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 Mac Edition).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	NVENC (1st Gen)
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 Mac Edition's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
TDP	65W	50W-23%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	27.0	34.5+28%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition launched at $200 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 650 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 34.5 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 650 offers 103.5% better value. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).