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    GeForce GT 650M SLI vs Radeon HD 4870

    When comparing GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 4870, 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 GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 4870 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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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 Radeon HD 4870
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2x2 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • GeForce GT 650M SLI has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870.
    • GeForce GT 650M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GT 650M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 - with TeraScale.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 40 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870.
    • GeForce GT 650M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 - by 55 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 14−16
    medium / 1080p 14−16 6−7
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon HD 4870.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 650M SLI Radeon HD 4870
    Architecture Kepler TeraScale
    Code name N13E-GE RV770
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 22 March 2012 25 June 2008
    Pipelines 768 800
    Core clock speed 790 MHz 750 MHz
    Boost Clock 835 MHz
    Transistor count 956 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 30.00
    Floating-point performance 1,200.0 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 3600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 10.1 (10_1)
    Shader Model 4.1
    OpenGL 3.3
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA +
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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