P106-090 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti

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. The P106-090 is positioned at rank #184 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 P106-090

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

99%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

97%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

96%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

92%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#168

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2330%

#183

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

100%

#184

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

100%

#185

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#187

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

98%

#189

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

92%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-090.

Insight	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.4%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

P106-090 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 650 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of P106-090 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The P106-090 scores 2,466 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 2,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P106-090 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (P106-090) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Raw compute: 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

Feature	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
G3D Mark Score	2,466	2,525+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.352 TFLOPS+65%	1.425 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	48	64+33%
L1 Cache	288 KB+350%	64 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (P106-090) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the P106-090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (P106-090) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

Feature	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC	PureVideo VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The P106-090 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-090) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 250mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70.

Feature	P106-090	GeForce GTX 650 Ti
TDP	75W-32%	110W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	250mm	145mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	60°C-14%	70
Perf/Watt	32.9+43%	23.0

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Value Analysis

The P106-090 launched at $389 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.2 (P106-090) vs 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 2.4% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).