GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Radeon Pro 460

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

2013Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro 460

2016Core: 850 MHzBoost: 907 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 $331 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 192.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.2 vs 6.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro 460 across 48 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.
  • 282.9% higher power demand at 134W vs 35W.

Radeon Pro 460

2016

Why buy it

  • 36.5% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Draws 35W instead of 134W, a 99W reduction.
  • More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 195.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $500 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.9 vs 20.2 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 460 better than GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST?
Yes. Radeon Pro 460 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.5% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2016 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 the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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 Pro 460 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro 460 is about 195.9% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 36.5% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.1% 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 Pro 460?
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 future-proofing and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro 460. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro 460 currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark and 36.5% more estimated average FPS across 48 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
1080p
low31 FPS36 FPS
medium20 FPS22 FPS
high14 FPS15 FPS
ultra8 FPS8 FPS
1440p
low24 FPS24 FPS
medium14 FPS14 FPS
high7 FPS8 FPS
ultra4 FPS4 FPS
4K
low9 FPS9 FPS
medium6 FPS6 FPS
high3 FPS4 FPS
ultra2 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
1080p
low43 FPS73 FPS
medium20 FPS45 FPS
high15 FPS32 FPS
ultra10 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS35 FPS
medium9 FPS23 FPS
high7 FPS16 FPS
ultra5 FPS11 FPS
4K
low7 FPS10 FPS
medium4 FPS7 FPS
high3 FPS6 FPS
ultra2 FPS4 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
1080p
low154 FPS155 FPS
medium123 FPS124 FPS
high102 FPS104 FPS
ultra77 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low115 FPS117 FPS
medium92 FPS93 FPS
high77 FPS78 FPS
ultra58 FPS58 FPS
4K
low77 FPS78 FPS
medium61 FPS62 FPS
high51 FPS52 FPS
ultra38 FPS39 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
1080p
low133 FPS138 FPS
medium96 FPS107 FPS
high75 FPS87 FPS
ultra56 FPS70 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS100 FPS
medium57 FPS79 FPS
high48 FPS66 FPS
ultra34 FPS51 FPS
4K
low42 FPS59 FPS
medium29 FPS45 FPS
high24 FPS35 FPS
ultra16 FPS25 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Radeon Pro 460

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro 460

The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Radeon Pro 460 reaches 3,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460). Raw compute: 1.585 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 907 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
G3D Mark Score
3,415
3,453+1%
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
768
1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.585 TFLOPS
1.858 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock
1033 MHz+14%
907 MHz
ROPs
24+50%
16
TMUs
64
64
L1 Cache
64 KB
256 KB+300%
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%

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 Pro 460 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) — the Radeon Pro 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.38 MB
1 MB+163%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Radeon Pro 460's 35W — a 117.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 460). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
TDP
134W
35W-74%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
97°C
Perf/Watt
25.5
98.7+287%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 460 launched at $500. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST costs 66.2% less ($331 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 6.9 (Radeon Pro 460) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST offers 192.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOSTRadeon Pro 460
MSRP
$169-66%
$500
Performance per Dollar
20.2+193%
6.9
Codename
GK106
Baffin
Release
March 26 2013
October 30 2016
Ranking
#551
#547