NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two common benchmark workloads for this pair, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 wins both decisively. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the GTX 760 scores 11,299 against the GTX 650 Ti's 7,877, a lead of 43.4%. The gap widens further in the Geekbench Vulkan test, where the GTX 760 posts 12,551 versus 8,229, a 52.5% advantage. These are substantial margins, not marginal differences.

The Vulkan result is particularly telling. A 52.5% delta indicates that the GTX 760 scales much better under a modern, low-level graphics API. The OpenCL score, while still a clear win, shows a slightly smaller gap of 43.4%, suggesting compute workloads benefit less from the GTX 760's additional hardware than graphics-heavy tasks do.

Interpreting the average benchmark scores provides context. The GTX 760's average score across all recorded tests is 9,458, while the GTX 650 Ti averages 8,053. This 17.4% difference in the aggregate is smaller than either head-to-head delta, which indicates that the single benchmark suite used here (Geekbench variants) may not capture the full extent of the performance divide.

The GTX 760 sits at the 46th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the GTX 650 Ti sits at the 42nd. The percentile gap is modest, but the raw score difference is not. The GTX 760's nearest rivals include the GeForce GTX TITAN BLACK (average score 9,474, a 0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon R7 M380 (average score 9,313, a 1.6% delta). The GTX 650 Ti's closest competitors are the GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost (average score 8,067, a 0.2% delta) and the GeForce GTX 880M (average score 8,040, a 0.2% delta). The GTX 760 performs in a class above the GTX 650 Ti, and its nearest rivals reflect that tiering.

Architecture Differences

Both cards use the Kepler architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 28 nm process, but they are built around different chips. The GTX 760 uses the GK104 chip, while the GTX 650 Ti uses the GK106S. The die sizes and transistor counts reflect this split: the GK104 measures 294 mm² with 3,540 million transistors, while the GK106S measures 221 mm² with 2,540 million transistors. The transistor density is slightly higher on the larger chip, at 12.0 million transistors per mm² versus 11.5 million on the smaller one.

The shading resources differ substantially. The GTX 760 has 1,152 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GTX 650 Ti has 768 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. This means the GTX 760 has exactly 50% more shading units and TMUs, and double the ROP count. The pixel rate confirms this: 24.77 GPixel/s for the GTX 760 versus 14.85 GPixel/s for the GTX 650 Ti. The texture rate follows a similar pattern, with 99.07 GTexel/s on the GTX 760 versus 59.39 GTexel/s on the GTX 650 Ti.

The FP32 compute throughput tells the same story. The GTX 760 delivers 2.378 TFLOPS, while the GTX 650 Ti delivers 1,425.4 GFLOPS (which converts to 1.425 TFLOPS). The GTX 760 is roughly 67% ahead in raw floating-point capability.

Memory configuration is another major divergence. The GTX 760 has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 192.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GTX 650 Ti has 1,024 MB (1 GB) of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 86.40 GB/s. The memory clock also differs: the GTX 760 runs at 1,502 MHz (6 Gbps effective), while the GTX 650 Ti runs at 1,350 MHz (5.4 Gbps effective). The GTX 760 has exactly double the memory bus width and more than double the bandwidth.

The physical and power characteristics differ as well. The GTX 760 has a TDP of 170 W, is dual-slot, and requires two 6-pin power connectors with a suggested 450 W PSU. The GTX 650 Ti has a TDP of 110 W, is single-slot, uses one 6-pin connector, and needs a 300 W PSU. The GTX 760 is 241 mm long (9.5 inches), while the GTX 650 Ti is 145 mm long (5.7 inches). Display outputs differ: the GTX 760 offers 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2, while the GTX 650 Ti offers 2x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 1.4a.

Both cards support DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175, so there is no API feature gap. The GTX 760 comes from the GeForce 700 generation, while the GTX 650 Ti comes from the GeForce 600 generation. The GTX 760's predecessor is GeForce 600 and its successor is GeForce 900; the GTX 650 Ti's predecessor is GeForce 500 and its successor is GeForce 700.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 has an average benchmark score of 9,458, which is higher than the GTX 650 Ti's 8,053.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The GTX 760 provides 192.3 GB/s of bandwidth on a 256-bit bus, while the GTX 650 Ti provides 86.40 GB/s on a 128-bit bus. The GTX 760 has more than double the bandwidth.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the GTX 650 Ti wins?

A: No. The database records two head-to-head tests, Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan, and the GTX 760 wins both. The GTX 760's wins count is 2, while the GTX 650 Ti's is 0.

Q: How do the shading unit counts compare?

A: The GTX 760 has 1,152 shading units, while the GTX 650 Ti has 768. This is a 50% advantage for the GTX 760.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The GTX 760 has a TDP of 170 W, while the GTX 650 Ti has a TDP of 110 W. The GTX 760 also requires two 6-pin connectors and a 450 W PSU, versus one 6-pin connector and a 300 W PSU for the GTX 650 Ti.

Q: Do both cards support the same APIs?

A: Yes. Both cards support DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear hierarchy. The GTX 760 outperforms the GTX 650 Ti in every recorded benchmark, with deltas of 43.4% in OpenCL and 52.5% in Vulkan. The average score difference of 1,405 points (9,458 versus 8,053) reinforces this. Users seeking higher frame rates in Vulkan-based titles should choose the GTX 760, as the 52.5% lead in that test is the largest recorded margin.

The GTX 650 Ti's only advantages are physical and power related. It is a single-slot card at 145 mm, runs at 110 W TDP, and requires a 300 W PSU. The GTX 760 is dual-slot, 241 mm long, runs at 170 W, and needs a 450 W PSU. For a compact build with modest power delivery, the GTX 650 Ti is the only sensible option from this pair.

The GTX 760 sits at the 46th percentile among all GPUs, while the GTX 650 Ti sits at the 42nd. While both are mid-range cards by today's standards, the GTX 760 lands in a higher performance bracket. Its nearest rival, the GTX TITAN BLACK, is only 0.2% ahead, meaning the GTX 760 is essentially at the top of its class. The GTX 650 Ti's nearest rival, the GTX 650 Ti Boost, is 0.2% ahead, indicating it sits near the bottom of its own tier.

The production status for both is end-of-life, and both were released in different years. The GTX 760 launched on 2013-06-24 with a launch MSRP of 249 USD. The GTX 650 Ti launched on 2012-10-08 with a launch MSRP of 149 USD. The data does not support any claim about current pricing or value; it only shows that the GTX 760 was positioned higher at launch and delivers proportionally higher performance.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two cards:

• Chip: GK104 (GTX 760) versus GK106S (GTX 650 Ti)
• Generation: GeForce 700 (GTX 760) versus GeForce 600 (GTX 650 Ti)
• Transistors: 3,540 million (GTX 760) versus 2,540 million (GTX 650 Ti)
• Die Size: 294 mm² (GTX 760) versus 221 mm² (GTX 650 Ti)
• Transistor Density: 12.0M / mm² (GTX 760) versus 11.5M / mm² (GTX 650 Ti)
• Memory Clock: 1,502 MHz / 6 Gbps effective (GTX 760) versus 1,350 MHz / 5.4 Gbps effective (GTX 650 Ti)
• Memory Size: 2 GB (GTX 760) versus 1,024 MB (GTX 650 Ti)
• Memory Bus Width: 256 bit (GTX 760) versus 128 bit (GTX 650 Ti)
• Memory Bandwidth: 192.3 GB/s (GTX 760) versus 86.40 GB/s (GTX 650 Ti)
• Shading Units: 1,152 (GTX 760) versus 768 (GTX 650 Ti)
• TMUs: 96 (GTX 760) versus 64 (GTX 650 Ti)
• ROPs: 32 (GTX 760) versus 16 (GTX 650 Ti)
• Pixel Rate: 24.77 GPixel/s (GTX 760) versus 14.85 GPixel/s (GTX 650 Ti)
• Texture Rate: 99.07 GTexel/s (GTX 760) versus 59.39 GTexel/s (GTX 650 Ti)
• FP32: 2.378 TFLOPS (GTX 760) versus 1,425.4 GFLOPS (GTX 650 Ti)
• TDP: 170 W (GTX 760) versus 110 W (GTX 650 Ti)
• Slot Width: Dual-slot (GTX 760) versus Single-slot (GTX 650 Ti)
• Power Connectors: 2x 6-pin (GTX 760) versus 1x 6-pin (GTX 650 Ti)
• Suggested PSU: 450 W (GTX 760) versus 300 W (GTX 650 Ti)
• Display Outputs: 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (GTX 760) versus 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1.4a (GTX 650 Ti)
• Dimensions: 241 mm / 9.5 inches (GTX 760) versus 145 mm / 5.7 inches (GTX 650 Ti)
• Release Date: 2013-06-24 (GTX 760) versus 2012-10-08 (GTX 650 Ti)
• Predecessor: GeForce 600 (GTX 760) versus GeForce 500 (GTX 650 Ti)
• Successor: GeForce 900 (GTX 760) versus GeForce 700 (GTX 650 Ti)
• Launch MSRP: 249 USD (GTX 760) versus 149 USD (GTX 650 Ti)

The base and boost clocks are recorded only for the GTX 760 (980 MHz base, 1,032 MHz boost); the GTX 650 Ti has no recorded base or boost clock in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The GTX 760 is the clear winner in all compute and graphics workloads recorded. Its 52.5% lead in Vulkan makes it the superior choice for modern graphics APIs. Its 43.4% lead in OpenCL makes it better suited for general-purpose compute tasks. The double ROP count (32 versus 16) and higher pixel rate (24.77 GPixel/s versus 14.85 GPixel/s) indicate stronger fill-rate performance. The 2 GB memory capacity and 192.3 GB/s bandwidth give it a decisive advantage in texture-heavy or high-resolution scenarios.

The GTX 650 Ti wins in physical footprint and power efficiency. It is a single-slot card at 145 mm, fitting into cases that cannot accommodate the GTX 760's 241 mm dual-slot design. Its 110 W TDP and 300 W PSU requirement make it viable for systems with smaller power supplies. The single 6-pin connector simplifies cabling. For a small form factor build or a system with a constrained power budget, the GTX 650 Ti is the practical pick.

The data shows no scenario where the GTX 650 Ti outperforms the GTX 760 in raw performance. The only wins for the GTX 650 Ti are in the physical and power domains. Users who prioritize performance above all else should take the GTX 760. Users who need a compact, low-power card should take the GTX 650 Ti. The benchmark results do not support any other conclusion.