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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 650 vs Radeon RX 590

The GeForce GTX 650 is much slower than the Radeon RX 590 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 784% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years newer
  • Available for $279

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 590 ranks 10 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Logo
GeForce GTX 650
812.5 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 590 Logo
Radeon RX 590
7119 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 590 has 776% more compute power.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Logo
GeForce GTX 650
8.464 GP/s
AMD Radeon RX 590 Logo
Radeon RX 590
49.44 GP/s

Radeon RX 590 fills pixels 484% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Logo
GeForce GTX 650
33.86 GT/s
AMD Radeon RX 590 Logo
Radeon RX 590
222.5 GT/s

Radeon RX 590 maps textures 557% faster.

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Radeon RX 590 has 7 GB more VRAM.

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Radeon RX 590 moves data 220% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce GTX 650 draws 110W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR5
128-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 600
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Polaris (RX 500)
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 650 or Radeon RX 590?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 Radeon RX 590?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 Radeon RX 590?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 650 scores 0/100, Radeon RX 590 scores 10/100. 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 Radeon RX 590 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 Radeon RX 590?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 Radeon RX 590?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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