Radeon HD 5830
VS
GeForce GTX 650

Radeon HD 5830 vs GeForce GTX 650

CPUCPUGPUGPU
AMD

Radeon HD 5830

2010Core: 800 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650

2012Core: 1058 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 5830
175
1,726
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 6770M
brand logoRadeon R7 A8-7690K
brand logoRadeon HD 4870 X2
brand logoRadeon Vega 10
brand logoRadeon RX 6300M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
GeForce GTX 650
65
1,756
+1.7%
brand logoGeForce GT 1010
brand logoGeForce 830A
brand logoGeForce GTX 275
brand logoGeForce GTX 550 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 980
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoTITAN V

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

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 1.7% 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 5830.

InsightRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / 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
Standard Size (280mm)
📏 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 $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 22.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+22.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)
✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Radeon HD 5830 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 650 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low78 FPS
medium56 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low58 FPS
medium35 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low18 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low79 FPS
medium56 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra21 FPS
1440p
low59 FPS
medium35 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra14 FPS
4K
low18 FPS
medium13 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low71 FPS
medium44 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra15 FPS
1440p
low34 FPS
medium22 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra8 FPS
4K
low15 FPS
medium10 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low54 FPS
medium29 FPS
high15 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1440p
low11 FPS
medium6 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra3 FPS
4K
low4 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low78 FPS
medium62 FPS
high52 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low58 FPS
medium47 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra29 FPS
4K
low39 FPS
medium31 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra19 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low79 FPS
medium63 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra40 FPS
1440p
low59 FPS
medium47 FPS
high40 FPS
ultra30 FPS
4K
low40 FPS
medium32 FPS
high26 FPS
ultra20 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low78 FPS
medium62 FPS
high52 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440p
low58 FPS
medium47 FPS
high39 FPS
ultra29 FPS
4K
low39 FPS
medium31 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low56 FPS
medium38 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra20 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS
medium10 FPS
high8 FPS
ultra7 FPS
4K
low8 FPS
medium5 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5830 and GeForce GTX 650

AMD

Radeon HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

NVIDIA

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5830 scores 1,726 and the GeForce GTX 650 reaches 1,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5830 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 650 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 650). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830) vs 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650).

FeatureRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
G3D Mark Score
1,726
1,756+2%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Kepler
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1120+192%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.792 TFLOPS+121%
0.8125 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
56+75%
32
L1 Cache
112 KB+250%
32 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 5830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 650 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (Radeon HD 5830) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 650) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon HD 5830. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
2 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
128 GB/s+60%
80 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
DirectX
11.2+2%
11_0
Max Displays
3
3
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
Encoder
UVD 2.2
NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder
UVD 2.2
NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs
—
H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5830 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 650's 65W — a 91.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5830) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 650). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
TDP
175W
65W-63%
Recommended PSU
500W
300W-40%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
280mm
145mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
9.9
27.0+173%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 and now averages $25. The GeForce GTX 650 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) — the GeForce GTX 650 offers 22.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon HD 5830GeForce GTX 650
MSRP
$239
$109-54%
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$25-17%
Performance per Dollar
57.5
70.2+22%
Codename
Cypress
GK107
Release
February 25 2010
September 6 2012
Ranking
#724
#719