
NVS 810 vs GeForce GT 650M

NVS 810
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GeForce GT 650M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The NVS 810 is positioned at rank 309 and the GeForce GT 650M is on rank 188, so the GeForce GT 650M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar NVS 810
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 650M.
| Insight | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the NVS 810 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 NVS 810 and GeForce GT 650M

NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.

GeForce GT 650M
The GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,187 points.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 810 scores 1,192 and the GeForce GT 650M reaches 1,187 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 810 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 650M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (NVS 810) vs 384 (GeForce GT 650M). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,192 | 1,187 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+45% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz+9% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The NVS 810 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 650M has 2 GB. The NVS 810 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 810) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 650M) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (NVS 810) vs 12 (FL11_0) (GeForce GT 650M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (FL11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5 (NVS 810) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 650M). Decoder: NVDEC 2 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (NVS 810) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 (GeForce GT 650M).
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5 | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2 | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 810 draws 68W versus the GeForce GT 650M's 45W — a 40.7% difference. The GeForce GT 650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 810) vs 350W (GeForce GT 650M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W | 45W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 26.4+51% |
Value Analysis
The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | NVS 810 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $700 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | GK107 |
| Release | November 4 2015 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #826 | #828 |
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