GeForce GT 650M vs Radeon HD 5750

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 GT 650M

2012

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 86W, a 41W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Radeon HD 5750

2009

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2009-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌91.1% higher power demand at 86W vs 45W.

GeForce GT 650M

2012

Radeon HD 5750

2009

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 86W, a 41W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2009-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌91.1% higher power demand at 86W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GT 650M better than Radeon HD 5750?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,187 vs 1,169 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GT 650M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (45W vs 86W).

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

GeForce GT 650M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2012 generation instead of 2009, more VRAM at 2 GB instead of 1 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 28nm process instead of 40nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce GT 650M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GT 650M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $130 MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5750 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon HD 5750 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 5750 is 2009 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM, 1,169 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 GT 650M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5750 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	11 FPS	16 FPS
medium	7 FPS	10 FPS
high	4 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	7 FPS	11 FPS
medium	4 FPS	6 FPS
high	2 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	4 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	1 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	34 FPS	23 FPS
medium	15 FPS	10 FPS
high	11 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	10 FPS	7 FPS
medium	4 FPS	3 FPS
high	3 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	2 FPS
medium	2 FPS	1 FPS
high	1 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	43 FPS	42 FPS
high	36 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	40 FPS	39 FPS
medium	32 FPS	32 FPS
high	27 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	26 FPS
medium	21 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	43 FPS	42 FPS
high	28 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	7 FPS	33 FPS
medium	5 FPS	24 FPS
high	4 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	19 FPS
medium	3 FPS	13 FPS
high	2 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	7 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 650M and Radeon HD 5750

GeForce GT 650M

The GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,187 points.

Radeon HD 5750

The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 650M scores 1,187 and the Radeon HD 5750 reaches 1,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 650M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 5750 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 650M) vs 720 (Radeon HD 5750). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M) vs 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750).

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
G3D Mark Score	1,187+2%	1,169
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	720+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	1.008 TFLOPS+38%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	36+13%
L1 Cache	32 KB	72 KB+125%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 650M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon HD 5750 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
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)

The GeForce GT 650M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5750 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2 (GeForce GT 650M) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5750).

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	Radeon HD 5750
Encoder	NVENC (Kepler)	—
Decoder	VP5	—
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4,MPEG-1/2	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 650M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 5750's 86W — a 62.6% difference. The GeForce GT 650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 650M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.