
Radeon HD 5750 vs GeForce GT 650M

Radeon HD 5750
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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 Radeon HD 5750 is positioned at rank 143 and the GeForce GT 650M is on rank 188, so the Radeon HD 5750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5750
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5750.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 650M 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 Radeon HD 5750 and GeForce GT 650M

Radeon HD 5750
The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 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 Radeon HD 5750 scores 1,169 and the GeForce GT 650M reaches 1,187 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5750 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 650M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 720 (Radeon HD 5750) vs 384 (GeForce GT 650M). Raw compute: 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,169 | 1,187+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 720+88% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.008 TFLOPS+38% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 36+13% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 72 KB+125% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5750 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 650M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 5750) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 (GeForce GT 650M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | — | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5750 draws 86W versus the GeForce GT 650M's 45W — a 62.6% difference. The GeForce GT 650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 5750) vs 350W (GeForce GT 650M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 86W | 45W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.6 | 26.4+94% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 650M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5750 | GeForce GT 650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | Juniper | GK107 |
| Release | October 13 2009 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #834 | #828 |
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