
GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R7 M465X

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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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M465X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M465X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $45), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 76.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 Radeon R7 M465X

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 R7 M465X
The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the Radeon R7 M465X reaches 1,787 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M465X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M465X). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,756 | 1,787+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+17% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 650 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M465X has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 11.1 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650) vs VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M465X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | VCE (Early) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the Radeon R7 M465X's 75W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-13% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 27.0+13% | 23.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 650 costs 44.4% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) — the GeForce GTX 650 offers 76.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 650 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-27% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-44% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.2+77% | 39.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | Tropo |
| Release | September 6 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #719 | #715 |
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