GeForce GT 650M SLI vs Radeon R8 M535DX

In this comparison between GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon R8 M535DX you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GT 650M SLI will be the best choice, for others Radeon R8 M535DX will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.

GeForce GT 650M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 650M SLI 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 SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 650M SLI Radeon R8 M535DX
Interface IGP
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 2x2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GT 650M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon R8 M535DX - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon R8 M535DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 650M SLI is 10 MHz higher, than Radeon R8 M535DX.
  • GeForce GT 650M SLI and Radeon R8 M535DX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
ultra / 1080p 7−8
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 1−2
medium / 1080p 14−16 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2400% more, than Radeon R8 M535DX.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 650M SLI Radeon R8 M535DX
Architecture Kepler GCN 3.0
Code name N13E-GE Meso
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 22 March 2012 18 April 2017
Pipelines 768 320
Core clock speed 790 MHz 780 MHz
Boost Clock 835 MHz 891 MHz
Transistor count 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 17.82
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.0
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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