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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 650 vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 650 is much slower than the GeForce GTX 960 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $36.12 cheaper!

  • Up to 326% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 2 months newer
  • Available for $265.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 960 ranks 4 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Logo
GeForce GTX 650
812.5 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
2413 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 960 has 197% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Logo
GeForce GTX 650
8.464 GP/s

GeForce GTX 960 fills pixels 345% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Logo
GeForce GTX 650
33.86 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
75.39 GT/s

GeForce GTX 960 maps textures 123% faster.

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GeForce GTX 960 has 1 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
112.2 GB/s

GeForce GTX 960 moves data 40% faster.

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GeForce GTX 650 draws 55W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTX 650 is $36.12 cheaper.

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GDDR5
128-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 600
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GeForce 900
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 650 or GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 650 or GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 650 and GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 650 scores 0/100, GeForce GTX 960 scores 4/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 650 or GeForce GTX 960 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 650 or GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 650 and GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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