GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon HD 5830

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 GeForce GTX 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5830.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 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 $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 22.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+22.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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

Radeon HD 5830 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 and Radeon HD 5830

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.

Radeon HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 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 Radeon HD 5830 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 Radeon HD 5830 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
G3D Mark Score	1,756+2%	1,726
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1120+192%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8125 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+121%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	32 KB	112 KB+250%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 650 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5830 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 650) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon HD 5830) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon HD 5830. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	128 GB/s+60%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
DirectX	11_0	11.2+2%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	UVD 2.2
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 5830's 175W — a 91.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5830). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon HD 5830
TDP	65W-63%	175W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	145mm	280mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	27.0+173%	9.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 650 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) — the GeForce GTX 650 offers 22.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).