Macbook Pro with retina display : GPU bottleneck?

The new exciting MPB with retina doesn't offer any upgrade for the most powerful Nvidia Geforce GTX 680M. Do you think the actual 650M would be a bottleneck?
Just checked some benchmarks at http://community.futuremark.com/hardware/gpu/NVIDIA+GeForce+GT+650M/games
Doesn't seem to be able to run most of the games there at recommended settings. Deceiving for such an expensive computer...

Try a SMC reset: Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

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Want to get a macbook for university. Going to be used primarily for work and casual use. Have a 32inch full hd tv to connect up to for watching movies etc, which is the better choice?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
I recommend a non-Retina MacBook Pro unless you need the Retina display. MacBooks Pro with Retina display are very limited and you can't replace anything if you don't want to void warranty. Also, repairs are more expensive, so purchase AppleCare for your MacBook Pro with Retina display.
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hanskra wrote:
I wish to know from Apple,
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******A true apple fan********

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