GeForce GTX 650 vs GRID K2

When comparing GeForce GTX 650 and GRID K2, 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 GTX 650 and GRID K2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 650 GRID K2
Power consumption (TDP) 64 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GRID K2 has 251% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 650.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K2 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 650.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 650 and GRID K2 are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 650 is 313 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
  • GeForce GTX 650 and GRID K2 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID K2 is 262 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 650.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K2 is 4995 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 650.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 16−18
ultra / 1080p 5−6 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 18−20 30−35
medium / 1080p 10−11 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 650.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 650 GRID K2
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK107 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 6 September 2012 11 May 2013
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 1058 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 33.9 billion/sec 95.36
Floating-point performance 812.5 gflops 2x 2,289 gflops
Length 5.70" (14.5 cm) 267 mm
Memory bus width 128-bit GDDR5 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5.0 GB/s 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 80.0 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 384
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
3D Vision +
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