NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)

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Performance
GeForce GTX 965M
7,3227% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)138% better
17,42117% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) has 138% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 965M
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GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 965M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 80.19 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 965M includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 924 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 950 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 965M has the 215th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q3 2022. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA107) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3050 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 96 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 168 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3050 Mobile includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,237 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,492 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 20 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3050 Mobile has the 131st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.66% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ampere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q3 2022
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
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GeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Low - 1080p
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40 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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36 FPS
High - 1080p
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32 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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23 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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15 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 965M
7,3227% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)138% better
17,42117% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) has 138% better performance than the GeForce GTX 965M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 965M is ranked 215th with a score of 7,322, and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) is ranked 131st with a score of 17,421.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 965M
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GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
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Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,810
4,660.5
(+157.49%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,952
5,057.5
(+159.09%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
34,748
72,486
(+108.6%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,536
11,960
(+116.04%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,896
17,223
(+118.12%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
93.9
221
(+135.36%)
PassMark G3D Mark
3,794
10,316
(+171.9%)
PassMark G2D Mark
335
607
(+81.19%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
66.3
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
CodenameGM204GA107
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Ampere
Process Size28 nm8 nm
Transistors5,200 million8,700 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Memory Size2 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth80.19 Gb/s168 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit96 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)50 W75 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
CUDA Cores1,0242,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--20
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)6480
Render Output Units (ROP)3232
Tensor Cores--80
Ray Tracing Cores--20
Core Clock Speed924 MHz1,237 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)950 MHz1,492 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate30.4 GPixel/s47.74 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate60.8 GTexel/s119.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.95 TFLOPS7.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance60.8 GFLOPS119.4 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 965MGeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.