GeForce GT 650M vs GRID K220Q

When comparing GeForce GT 650M and GRID K220Q, 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 and GRID K220Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 650M GRID K220Q
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3\GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 512 MB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K220Q has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 650M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K220Q has 510 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 650M.
  • GeForce GT 650M is used in Laptops, and GRID K220Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 650M and GRID K220Q are build with Kepler architecture.
  • GeForce GT 650M and GRID K220Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K220Q is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 1−2
ultra / 1080p 1−2 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 10−12
medium / 1080p 5−6 2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GRID K220Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 650M GRID K220Q
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name N13E-GE GK104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 22 March 2012 2 July 2014
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 745 MHz
Boost Clock 900 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36
Floating-point performance 652.8 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 128bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 - 4000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
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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