GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon R9 M375X

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 M375X

#412

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1587%

#414

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1439%

#415

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1435%

#419

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1305%

#420

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1296%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

98%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

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GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

94%

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Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M375X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M375X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+105.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 M375X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 and Radeon R9 M375X

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 M375X

The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 scores 1,756 and the Radeon R9 M375X reaches 1,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M375X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375X). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M375X
G3D Mark Score	1,756+3%	1,711
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8125 TFLOPS	1.299 TFLOPS+60%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M375X
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 M375X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M375X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	80 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 draws 65W versus the Radeon R9 M375X's 75W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 650) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650	Radeon R9 M375X
TDP	65W-13%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	145mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	27.0+18%	22.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R9 M375X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 650 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) vs 34.2 (Radeon R9 M375X) — the GeForce GTX 650 offers 105.3% better value. The Radeon R9 M375X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).