GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R6 M340DX

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 650

2012Core: 1058 MHz

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Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

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GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R6 M340DX Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 650

2 GB 65

1,756

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

1,800

+2.5%

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R6 M340DX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R6 M340DX: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 650

2012

Why buy it

✅1.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($109 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌116.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 30W.
❌14400% longer card at 145mm vs 1mm.

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 65W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 145mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 650 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $109 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 650 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon R6 M340DX instead at 1,800 vs 1,756, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 650 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R6 M340DX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score	1,756	1,800+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8125 TFLOPS+3%	0.791 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	96 KB+200%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R6 M340DX leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R6 M340DX
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 650 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R6 M340DX carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 650 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 650 and 64-bit on the Radeon R6 M340DX.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
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_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R6 M340DX
DirectX	11_0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R6 M340DX
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R6 M340DX
TDP	65W	30W-54%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	1mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	27.0	60.0+122%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 650 came in at $109, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon R6 M340DX was 100+% cheaper ($109 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.1 (GeForce GTX 650) vs Infinity (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R6 M340DX (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R6 M340DX
MSRP	$109	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	16.1	Infinity
Codename	GK107	Jet
Release	September 6 2012	December 12 2015
Ranking	#719	#852

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