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    GeForce GT 650M SLI vs Radeon HD 8790M

    When comparing GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 8790M, 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 SLI and Radeon HD 8790M 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 SLI and Radeon HD 8790M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 8790M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 SLI or Radeon HD 8790M here:

    GeForce GT 650M SLI Laptops
    Radeon HD 8790M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GT 650M SLI Radeon HD 8790M
    Interface MXM-A (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2x2 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 8790M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GT 650M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 8790M - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 60 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
    • GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon HD 8790M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 500 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 14−16
    medium / 1080p 14−16 6−7
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GT 650M SLI Radeon HD 8790M
    Architecture Kepler GCN
    Code name N13E-GE Mars XTX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 22 March 2012 16 November 2012
    Pipelines 768 384
    Core clock speed 790 MHz 850 MHz
    Boost Clock 835 MHz 900 MHz
    Transistor count 950 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 21.60
    Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops
    Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 4500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (11_1)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 80 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized medium sized
    Optimus +
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