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    GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce GT 650M

    When comparing GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GT 650M, 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 1030 and GeForce GT 650M 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 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GT 650M 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 here:

    GeForce GT 650M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 1030 GeForce GT 650M
    Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 45 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 DDR3\GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GT 650M has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
    • GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GeForce GT 650M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce GT 650M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 650M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GT 1030 is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GT 650M - with Kepler.
    • GeForce GT 1030 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 650M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 4200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
    low / 720p 27−30 14−16
    medium / 1080p 16−18 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than GeForce GT 650M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 1030 GeForce GT 650M
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name N17P-G1 N13E-GE
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 17 May 2017 22 March 2012
    Pipelines 384 384
    Core clock speed 1228 MHz
    Boost Clock 1670 MHz 900 MHz
    Transistor count 1,800 million 1,270 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 35.23
    Floating-point performance 1,127 gflops 652.8 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128bit
    Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1800 - 4000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 API
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
    CUDA 6.1 +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.11 kh/s
    CUDA cores 384
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536
    3D Blu-Ray +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 21 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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