Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Radeon HD 6850 X2
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 650 Ti.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | 📏 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 66.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 6850 X2 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Radeon HD 6850 X2
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 2,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,534 | 2,525 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 ×2+25% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS ×2+8% | 1.425 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48 ×2 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+200% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 86.4 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo VP5.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti's 110W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 254W | 110W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 400W-33% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0 | 23.0+130% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 66.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | GeForce GTX 650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $149-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.7 | 84.2+66% |
| Codename | Barts | GK106 |
| Release | September 19 2011 | October 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #630 | #633 |
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