FirePro 3D V4800 vs Radeon HD 6650A
FirePro 3D V4800
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V4800 is positioned at rank 227 and the Radeon HD 6650A is on rank 395, so the FirePro 3D V4800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6650A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V4800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650A.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 155.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V4800 and Radeon HD 6650A
FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
Radeon HD 6650A
The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the Radeon HD 6650A reaches 836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6650A uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6650A). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 854+2% | 836 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+67% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+92% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+67% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V4800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6650A has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the Radeon HD 6650A's 45W — a 48.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 45W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 18.6+62% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 and now averages $50. The FirePro 3D V4800 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) — the FirePro 3D V4800 offers 155.7% better value. The Radeon HD 6650A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon HD 6650A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189 | $100-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.7+156% | 16.7 |
| Codename | Juniper | Onega |
| Release | April 26 2010 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #780 | #926 |
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