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    GeForce GT 650M vs GeForce GTS 450

    When comparing GeForce GT 650M and GeForce GTS 450, 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 GeForce GTS 450 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 650M GeForce GTS 450
    Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 106 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 6-pin
    Memory type DDR3\GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTS 450 has 135% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 650M.
    • GeForce GT 650M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTS 450 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GT 650M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 450.
    • GeForce GT 650M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTS 450 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GT 650M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GTS 450 - with Fermi.
    • GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 450 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 4 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 14−16 14−16
    medium / 1080p 5−6 5−6
    GeForce GT 650M and GeForce GTS 450 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 650M GeForce GTS 450
    Architecture Kepler Fermi
    Code name N13E-GE GF106
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 22 March 2012 13 September 2010
    Pipelines 384 192
    Core clock speed 1566 MHz
    Boost Clock 900 MHz
    Transistor count 1,270 million 1,170 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 25.1 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 652.8 gflops 601.3 gflops
    Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm)
    Memory bus width 128bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 - 4000 MHz 1804 (3608 data rate) MHz
    Memory bandwidth 57.7 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 384 192
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 PCI-E 2.0 x 16
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    HDMI + +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    3D Blu-Ray +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 21 Mh/s 40 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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