G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 303.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.2 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌168% higher power demand at 134W vs 50W.

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

2011

Why buy it

✅27.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 134W, a 84W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 20.2 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

2013

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

2011

Why buy it

✅Costs $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 303.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.2 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅27.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 134W, a 84W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌168% higher power demand at 134W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 20.2 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire better than GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST?

Yes. Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 27.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2011 instead of 2013, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2013 generation instead of 2011, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is about 313.6% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 27.0% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST make more sense than Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire?

Yes. GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire. The trade-off is that Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire currently gives you 2.5% higher G3D Mark and 27.0% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
1080p
low	31 FPS	37 FPS
medium	20 FPS	30 FPS
high	14 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	24 FPS	29 FPS
medium	14 FPS	21 FPS
high	7 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	9 FPS	11 FPS
medium	6 FPS	9 FPS
high	3 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
1080p
low	43 FPS	66 FPS
medium	20 FPS	44 FPS
high	15 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	22 FPS	37 FPS
medium	9 FPS	21 FPS
high	7 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	13 FPS
medium	4 FPS	8 FPS
high	3 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
1080p
low	154 FPS	158 FPS
medium	123 FPS	126 FPS
high	102 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	118 FPS
medium	92 FPS	94 FPS
high	77 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	79 FPS
medium	61 FPS	63 FPS
high	51 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	39 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
1080p
low	133 FPS	118 FPS
medium	96 FPS	90 FPS
high	75 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	71 FPS
medium	57 FPS	51 FPS
high	48 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	38 FPS
medium	29 FPS	26 FPS
high	24 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 134W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,415 points. Launch price was $169.

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 12 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 2240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	3,415	3,500+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Terascale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	2240+192%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	N/A
OpenGL	4.4	4.4
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs None (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 91.3% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 90.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
TDP	134W	50W-63%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	97°C	90-7%
Perf/Watt	25.5	70.0+175%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST costs 75.8% less ($530 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 5.0 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 304% better value. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).