How about GTX650? ——Current status and performance analysis of classic graphics cards
In recent years, with the rapid development of graphics card technology, many users have begun to pay attention to the performance of older graphics cards. GTX650 is a classic graphics card released by NVIDIA in 2012, and many users are still using it or considering buying second-hand products. This article will analyze the performance, applicable scenarios and market status of GTX650 based on hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days.
1. Basic parameters of GTX650

| parameters | numerical value |
|---|---|
| core architecture | Kepler |
| Number of CUDA cores | 384 |
| Video memory capacity | 1GB/2GB GDDR5 |
| Video memory bit width | 128-bit |
| core frequency | 1058MHz |
| Memory frequency | 5000MHz |
| TDP power consumption | 64W |
| Interface type | PCIe 3.0x16 |
2. Performance of GTX650
According to recent test data, the game performance of GTX650 at 1080P resolution is as follows:
| Game name | Image quality settings | average frame rate |
|---|---|---|
| League of Legends | High quality | 60-80 FPS |
| CS:GO | Medium quality | 50-70 FPS |
| GTA V | Low quality | 25-35 FPS |
| PUBG | lowest quality | 20-30 FPS |
It can be seen from the data that the GTX650 can still smoothly run some online games that do not require high hardware, but it is unable to handle newer large-scale 3D games.
3. Market status of GTX650
According to the second-hand market price monitoring in the past 10 days:
| Platform | average price | price range |
|---|---|---|
| Xianyu | 150 yuan | 120-200 yuan |
| Taobao second-hand | 180 yuan | 150-250 yuan |
| turn around | 160 yuan | 130-210 yuan |
In terms of new graphics cards with similar performance, the price of GT1030 is about 500-600 yuan, and its performance is about 20-30% higher than that of GTX650.
4. Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of GTX650
Advantages:
1. Low power consumption, only 64W, suitable for low-power hosts with old power supplies
2. No external power supply required, good compatibility
3. Second-hand prices are cheap and the price-performance ratio is acceptable
4. Support DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.2
Disadvantages:
1. The video memory capacity is small, and 1GB/2GB cannot meet the needs of modern games.
2. Does not support the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate features
3. Performance lags behind modern entry-level graphics cards
4. Second-hand products may have aging problems
5. Recommendations for applicable groups
1. Second-hand computer buyers with extremely limited budgets
2. Users who only need to run office software and light entertainment
3. Use as a backup graphics card or test card
4. Upgrading old computers and users with limited power supply
For users who need to play modern games, it is recommended to choose at least a GTX1050Ti or RX570 level graphics card.
6. Maintenance and purchase suggestions
1. When buying a second-hand GTX650, be sure to ask the seller to provide physical photos and test videos
2. Check whether there are any obvious signs of oxidation on the gold finger of the graphics card.
3. Pay attention to the temperature performance when testing on the machine. The normal full load temperature should be below 75°C.
4. Regularly clean the dust on the graphics card and replace the thermal grease to extend the service life.
Summary:As a mid-range graphics card 10 years ago, the GTX650 has now been relegated to an entry-level product. It's suitable for those on an extremely limited budget or who just need basic graphics performance. Although it is not capable of modern large-scale games, it is still sufficient for daily office work, video playback and light online games. Considering its low second-hand price, it still has certain practical value for specific user groups.
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