GeForce GTX 650 vs GeForce MX130

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 MX130

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#291

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

722%

#293

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

654%

#294

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

653%

#298

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

593%

#299

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

589%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

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Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

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Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

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GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

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GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

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GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

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GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce MX130
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 94.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce MX130
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.6%)	❌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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 and GeForce MX130

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 MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the GeForce MX130 reaches 1,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the GeForce MX130 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 384 (GeForce MX130). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce MX130
G3D Mark Score	1,756	1,805+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8125 TFLOPS	0.9539 TFLOPS+17%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	192 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce MX130
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 MX130 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 650) vs 40 GB/s (GeForce MX130) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 650. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 650) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce MX130
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s+100%	40 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the GeForce MX130's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (GeForce MX130). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce MX130
TDP	65W	30W-54%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	145mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	27.0	60.2+123%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce MX130 launched at $120 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 36.1 (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce GTX 650 offers 94.5% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).