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    GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 650

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 650, 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 GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 650.
    GeForce GTX 1050 Check Price
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    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 GeForce GTX 650
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 64 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None One 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
    Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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    • GeForce GTX 1050 has 17% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 650.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 650.
    • Both cards are used in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 650 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 232 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 650.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 650 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Both graphics cards are the same length of 5 mm.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 7003 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 650.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
    4K / 2160p 10−11 −
    low / 720p 60−65 18−20
    medium / 1080p 40−45 10−11
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 310% more, than GeForce GTX 650.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 GeForce GTX 650
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name N17P-G1 GK107
    Type Desktop Desktop
    Release date 25 October 2016 6 September 2012
    Pipelines 640 384
    Core clock speed 1290 MHz 1058 MHz
    Boost Clock 1392 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 1,270 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 58.20 33.9 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops 812.5 gflops
    Length 5.7" (14.5 cm) 5.70" (14.5 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128-bit GDDR5
    Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 5.0 GB/s
    Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 80.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.3
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
    CUDA cores 640 384
    Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.38" (11.1 cm) 4.38" (11.1 cm)
    Multi monitor support + 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP 2.2 +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    3D Vision +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s 26 Mh/s
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
    Width 2-slot
    GameStream +
    GPU Boost 3.0
    SLI -
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