GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R9 M360

GeForce GTX 650

2012Core: 1058 MHz

Radeon R9 M360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 650

1,756

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

1,819

+3.6%

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.

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 Radeon R9 M360

#433

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1792%

#435

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1624%

#436

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1620%

#440

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1473%

#441

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1463%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

100%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

98%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

96%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#452

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

92%

#453

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#454

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

91%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 R9 M360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	📏 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 $81), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 212.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M360
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+212.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($81)

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 R9 M360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 and Radeon R9 M360

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 R9 M360

The Radeon R9 M360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. 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: 1,819 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the Radeon R9 M360 reaches 1,819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 512 (Radeon R9 M360). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M360
G3D Mark Score	1,756	1,819+4%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M360
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 R9 M360 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 R9 M360
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 M360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M360
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 1.0 (Radeon R9 M360). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M360
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the Radeon R9 M360's 75W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M360). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M360
TDP	65W-13%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	145mm	1mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	27.0+11%	24.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 and now averages $81. The GeForce GTX 650 costs 69.1% less ($56 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) — the GeForce GTX 650 offers 212% better value. The Radeon R9 M360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).