GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon HD 7970M
When comparing GeForce GTX 650 and Radeon HD 7970M, 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 Radeon HD 7970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 7970M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 7970M 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 Radeon HD 7970M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 650
Radeon HD 7970M
Power consumption (TDP)
64 Watt
100 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
One 6-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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Radeon HD 7970M has 56% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 650.
GeForce GTX 650 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 7970M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 650 and Radeon HD 7970M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 650 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 7970M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 650 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 7970M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 650 is 208 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7970M.
GeForce GTX 650 and Radeon HD 7970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 7970M is 4795 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 650.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
8−9
18−20
ultra / 1080p
5−6
10−12
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
18−20
35−40
medium / 1080p
10−11
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 120% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p
14−16
27−30
ultra / 1080p
12−14
24−27
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
4K / 2160p
−
6−7
low / 720p
30−33
60−65
medium / 1080p
14−16
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Battlefield 5 is 105% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
150−160
220−230
medium / 768p
120−130
190−200
ultra / 1080p
60−65
110−120
QHD / 1440p
35−40
75−80
4K / 2160p
27−30
40−45
high / 768p
90−95
160−170
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 63% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
85−90
110−120
medium / 768p
65−70
100−110
ultra / 1080p
40−45
75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Dota 2 is 52% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p
10−11
21−24
ultra / 1080p
9−10
20−22
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
4−5
7−8
low / 720p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
10−11
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Far Cry 5 is 118% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p
16−18
30−33
ultra / 1080p
12−14
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
14−16
low / 720p
65−70
110−120
medium / 1080p
27−30
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Fortnite is 90% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p
14−16
30−35
ultra / 1080p
12−14
24−27
QHD / 1440p
2−3
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
12−14
low / 720p
30−35
60−65
medium / 1080p
16−18
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 112% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
60−65
95−100
medium / 768p
50−55
85−90
high / 1080p
16−18
35−40
ultra / 1080p
7−8
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 73% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p
5−6
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
9−10
4K / 2160p
1−2
2−3
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
7−8
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Metro Exodus is 150% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
95−100
110−120
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
85−90
−
medium / 1080p
95−100
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
35−40
65−70
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
35−40
medium / 1080p
12−14
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
30−33
65−70
medium / 768p
20−22
40−45
high / 1080p
10−12
21−24
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
60−65
ultra / 1080p
21−24
40−45
high / 768p
40−45
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in World of Tanks is 23% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 650
Radeon HD 7970M
Architecture
Kepler
GCN
Code name
GK107
Wimbledon XT
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
6 September 2012
1 May 2012
Pipelines
384
1280
Core clock speed
1058 MHz
850 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
33.9 billion/sec
68.00
Floating-point performance
812.5 gflops
2,176 gflops
Length
5.70" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width
128-bit GDDR5
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
5.0 GB/s
4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth
80.0 GB/s
153.6 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.3
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.2.131
CUDA
+
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
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
26 Mh/s
254 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
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