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GTX 550 Ti vs GTX 650, why does the 550 seem better than 650?

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January 17, 2014 5:53:17 PM

It seems like it's better on webpages that do auto-comparisons like so: http://www.hwcompare.com/13482/geforce-gtx-550-ti-vs-ge...

Can anyone explain this to me?

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January 17, 2014 5:58:18 PM

It's because the GTX 550 Ti is a "Ti" version. The GTX 650 you are comparing it with is not a "Ti" version. If you want a fair comparison, you should compare the GTX 550 Ti with the GTX 650 Ti. BTW, Nvidia did not release a GTX 550 non ti version, so GTX 650's predecessor was the GTS 450.

Update: Breakdown of Nvidia naming:
ex: GTX 650 Ti

GT = GeForce Series
X = Gaming
6 = Higher the number. later the release date.
50 = Higher the number, more expensive the card is.
Ti = Faster than the regular 650, slower than the 660.

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January 17, 2014 6:09:52 PM

It's because the GTX 650 Ti houses a GK106-220-A1 chip.
While the GTX 550 Ti houses a GF116 chip which is older.
In performance however, the GTX 650 Ti is faster in terms of gaming.
Also, the GTX 650 Ti is a smaller video card, physically.
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January 17, 2014 6:31:15 PM

One last question man. I'm seeing some "overclocked" edition of video cards from manufacturers. One in particular I'm seeing is this http://www.sparkle.com.tw/en/products_detail.asp?ID=59. It seems better than your "standard" GTX 650 Ti, but as it is an overclocked edition, I'm wondering if the standard setup of desktop fans can handle it, or if I may need something better. I realize that a review from someone who's actually used one will be much better, but you have any thoughts about these overclocked edition video cards?
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January 17, 2014 6:50:30 PM

There is something what we call, a reference card. A reference card is a video card that has stock speeds and adequate cooling that is similar to what you see on the GeForce website. For Marketing purposes, card manufacturers overclock their cards apart from the reference card so that people will buy it. Often times, they put a better cooler as well ex: EVGA Acx Cooler, Gigabyte Windforce, Asus Directcu ii, and etc. If a card from a manufacturer is overclocked, it is most likely that is has sufficient cooling. What I mean by that is as long as you don't touch their OC settings, the card will handle itself at 100% load.
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January 17, 2014 6:58:04 PM

Thanks man. You've been really helpful. I've been to other hardware forums, and if you don't ask about the latest flagships, they just tell you to buy them and ignore whatever question you initially had. You've been awesome, showing you really know your stuff. Good day/night sir, whichever is applicable.
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January 17, 2014 7:02:57 PM

ShinReine said:
Thanks man. You've been really helpful. I've been to other hardware forums, and if you don't ask about the latest flagships, they just tell you to buy them and ignore whatever question you initially had. You've been awesome, showing you really know your stuff. Good day/night sir, whichever is applicable.


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