GeForce 820A vs GeForce GT 650M SLI

When comparing GeForce 820A and GeForce GT 650M SLI, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 820A and GeForce GT 650M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 650M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 650M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 650M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 820A GeForce GT 650M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2x2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GT 650M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 820A.
  • GeForce 820A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 650M SLI - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 820A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GT 650M SLI - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 15 MHz higher, than GeForce 820A.
  • GeForce 820A and GeForce GT 650M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 2200 MHz higher, than GeForce 820A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 12−14
ultra / 1080p 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 1−2 24−27
medium / 1080p 0−1 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2400% more, than GeForce 820A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 820A GeForce GT 650M SLI
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Kepler
Code name GF117 N13E-GE
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 17 March 2014 22 March 2012
Pipelines 96 768
Core clock speed 775 MHz 790 MHz
Boost Clock 835 MHz
Transistor count 585 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 12.40
Floating-point performance 297.6 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA 2.1 +
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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