GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST vs Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

2013Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

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Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

2020

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

2 GB 134

3,415

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

2 GB 30

3,390

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6600 XT

GeForce RTX 5060

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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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69% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.2 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌346.7% higher power demand at 134W vs 30W.

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $69 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.9 vs 20.2 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 30W instead of 134W, a 104W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

2013

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Costs $69 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 67.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.9 vs 20.2 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 30W instead of 134W, a 104W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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69% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.2 vs 33.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌346.7% higher power demand at 134W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST better than Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7?

Yes. GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 3,415 vs 3,390 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is a 2013 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is a 2020 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2013 and a 10nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is about 69.0% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 make more sense than GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST?

Yes. Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 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, lower power draw (30W vs 134W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $100 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST currently gives you 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 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

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	40 FPS	79 FPS
medium	26 FPS	66 FPS
high	18 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	30 FPS	63 FPS
medium	18 FPS	52 FPS
high	9 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	24 FPS
medium	7 FPS	22 FPS
high	4 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	46 FPS	97 FPS
medium	21 FPS	68 FPS
high	16 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	53 FPS
medium	10 FPS	31 FPS
high	7 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	18 FPS
medium	4 FPS	11 FPS
high	3 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	154 FPS	153 FPS
medium	123 FPS	122 FPS
high	102 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	114 FPS
medium	92 FPS	92 FPS
high	77 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	76 FPS
medium	61 FPS	61 FPS
high	51 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	38 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	154 FPS	139 FPS
medium	120 FPS	109 FPS
high	98 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	104 FPS
medium	69 FPS	82 FPS
high	60 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	63 FPS
medium	35 FPS	49 FPS
high	30 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST and Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

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.

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,390 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST scores 3,415 and the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 reaches 3,390 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST is built on Kepler while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 96 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	3,415	3,390
Architecture	Kepler	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	768+700%	96

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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 Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 12.1 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs QuickSync (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST draws 134W versus the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 126.8% difference. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 350W (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 97°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST	Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
TDP	134W	30W-78%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	97°C	85-12%
Perf/Watt	25.5	113.0+343%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST launched at $169 MSRP, while the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 launched at $100. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 costs 40.8% less ($69 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST) vs 33.9 (Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7) — the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 offers 67.8% better value. The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).