GeForce GT 650M SLI vs GeForce GTX 590

When choosing between GeForce GT 650M SLI and GeForce GTX 590, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GT 650M SLI and GeForce GTX 590.

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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:

GeForce GT 650M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GT 650M SLI	GeForce GTX 590
Power consumption (TDP)		365 Watt
Interface		PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		Two 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2x2 GB	3072 MB (1536 MB per GPU)
Display Connectors		3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 590 has 3070 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
GeForce GT 650M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 590 - in Desktops.
GeForce GT 650M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTX 590 - with Fermi.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 590 is 425 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
GeForce GT 650M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 590 - by 40 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 2293 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 590.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	16−18
ultra / 1080p	7−8	10−11
QHD / 1440p	2−3	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	35−40
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p	20−22	27−30
ultra / 1080p	16−18	21−24
QHD / 1440p	3−4	6−7
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	40−45	55−60
medium / 1080p	21−24	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Battlefield 5 is 38% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	180−190	210−220
medium / 768p	150−160	190−200
ultra / 1080p	80−85	100−110
QHD / 1440p	45−50	60−65
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−35
high / 768p	120−130	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 22% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	30−35	45−50
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
medium / 768p	80−85	100−110
ultra / 1080p	50−55	70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Dota 2 is 21% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p	14−16	20−22
ultra / 1080p	12−14	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	5−6	6−7
low / 720p	30−35	45−50
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Far Cry 5 is 43% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p	21−24	27−30
ultra / 1080p	16−18	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	14−16
low / 720p	85−90	110−120
medium / 1080p	40−45	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Fortnite is 35% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p	21−24	27−30
ultra / 1080p	16−18	21−24
QHD / 1440p	6−7	10−11
low / 720p	40−45	60−65
medium / 1080p	21−24	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Forza Horizon 4 is 40% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	75−80	90−95
medium / 768p	65−70	80−85
high / 1080p	21−24	30−35
ultra / 1080p	10−11	14−16
QHD / 1440p	1−2	4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Grand Theft Auto V is 28% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p	8−9	10−11
ultra / 1080p	6−7	8−9
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	21−24	30−35
medium / 1080p	10−11	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Metro Exodus is 30% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	95−100	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Minecraft is 9% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p	20−22	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	45−50	60−65
medium / 1080p	21−24	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 10% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	9−10	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 26% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	40−45	60−65
medium / 768p	27−30	35−40
high / 1080p	14−16	21−24
ultra / 1080p	9−10	12−14
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 40% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
low / 768p	95−100	90−95
medium / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	30−33	35−40
high / 768p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 590 in World of Tanks is 6% more, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.

Full Specs

	GeForce GT 650M SLI	GeForce GTX 590
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Code name	N13E-GE	GF110
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	22 March 2012	24 March 2011
Pipelines	768	1024
Core clock speed	790 MHz	1215 MHz
Boost Clock	835 MHz
Transistor count		3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	40 nm
Texture fill rate		77.7 billion/sec
Floating-point performance		2x 1,244.2 gflops
Length		11" (280 mm) (27.9 cm)
Memory bus width	2x 128 Bit	768-bit (384-bit per GPU)
Memory clock speed	4000 MHz	1707 MHz
Memory bandwidth		327.7 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	DirectX 11, Shader 5.0	12 (11_0)
Shader Model		5.1
OpenGL		4.2
OpenCL		1.1
Vulkan		N/A
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores		1024
Bus support		16x PCI-E 2.0
Height		4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options		+
Multi monitor support		+
HDMI		+
Maximum VGA resolution		2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI		Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		107 Mh/s
Laptop size	medium sized
Optimus	+
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GeForce GT 650M SLI vs GeForce GTX 590

GeForce GT 650M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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