GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
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GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

3,415

MSRP

$169

AVG Price

$50

March 26 2013
134 Watt
Kepler (2012−2018)

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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 134W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,415 points. Launch price was $169.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK106), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 768 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 24 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.585 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1033 MHz from a base of 980 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score3,415
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationKepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGK106
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute768
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending24
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1033 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency980 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.585 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second66.05 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count2,540 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#551
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache64 kB
L2 Cache384 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (FL 11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.4
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen, decoder: PureVideo VP5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors2x
HDMI 1.4a PortsNumber of HDMI 1.4a display connectors1x
DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC 1st gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo VP5
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 97°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
TDPPower consumption under load134 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage450W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance241mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load97°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $169), the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST delivers 68 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #551 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$169
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#551
Release DateMarch 26 2013
Release Year2013

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