GeForce GTX 650 vs Iris Plus Graphics 655
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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Iris Plus Graphics 655 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 Iris Plus Graphics 655.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
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 Iris Plus Graphics 655
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.
Iris Plus Graphics 655
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,756+2% | 1,729 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS | 0.8064 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 650 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (12_1)+9% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 650) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | QuickSync |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 125% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 15W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 27.0 | 115.3+327% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK107 | Coffee Lake GT3e |
| Release | September 6 2012 | April 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #719 | #723 |
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