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UHD Graphics 605 vs GeForce GT 650M Mac Edition
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GT 650M Mac Edition with UHD Graphics 605, including specs and performance data.
GT 650M Mac Edition outperforms UHD Graphics 605 by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
Place in performance ranking | 926 | 1040 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Architecture | Kepler (2012−2018) | Gen. 9 Apollo Lake (2016−2017) |
GPU code name | GK107 | Gemini Lake |
Market segment | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 12 July 2012 (12 years ago) | 11 December 2017 (6 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General performance parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. These parameters indirectly speak of performance, but for precise assessment you have to consider their benchmark and gaming test results. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
Pipelines / CUDA cores | 384 | 18 |
Core clock speed | 900 MHz | 300 MHz |
Boost clock speed | no data | 750 MHz |
Number of transistors | 1,270 million | 189 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 5 Watt |
Texture fill rate | 28.80 | 14.40 |
Floating-point performance | 0.6912 gflops | 0.2304 gflops |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x1 |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR4 / LPDDR4 |
Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | System Shared |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64/128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5016 MHz | no data |
Memory bandwidth | 80.26 GB/s | no data |
Shared memory | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
Quick Sync | no data | + |
API compatibility
List of supported graphics and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.103 |
CUDA | 3.0 | - |
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
Full HD | 16−18
+23.1%
| 13
−23.1%
|
1440p | 30−35
+25%
| 24
−25%
|
4K | 18−21
+20%
| 15
−20%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
Far Cry 5 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Hitman 3 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
Full HD
High Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
Far Cry 5 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Hitman 3 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 10−12
+0%
|
10−12
+0%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
|
3−4
+0%
|
Far Cry 5 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Forza Horizon 4 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Hitman 3 | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 1
+0%
|
1
+0%
|
Watch Dogs: Legion | 30−35
+0%
|
30−35
+0%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
1440p
High Preset
Battlefield 5 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Far Cry New Dawn | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Far Cry 5 | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Hitman 3 | 7−8
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
|
Horizon Zero Dawn | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Watch Dogs: Legion | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
4K
High Preset
Far Cry New Dawn | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K
Ultra Preset
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Far Cry 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K
Epic Preset
Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
This is how GT 650M Mac Edition and UHD Graphics 605 compete in popular games:
- GT 650M Mac Edition is 23% faster in 1080p
- GT 650M Mac Edition is 25% faster in 1440p
- GT 650M Mac Edition is 20% faster in 4K
All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 47 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 1.59 | 1.17 |
Recency | 12 July 2012 | 11 December 2017 |
Chip lithography | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | 5 Watt |
GT 650M Mac Edition has a 35.9% higher aggregate performance score.
UHD Graphics 605, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 800% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GT 650M Mac Edition is our recommended choice as it beats the UHD Graphics 605 in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce GT 650M Mac Edition is a desktop card while UHD Graphics 605 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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