GeForce GT 415 vs Radeon HD 4650
GeForce GT 415
Popular choices:
Radeon HD 4650
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce GT 415 is positioned at rank 224 and the Radeon HD 4650 is on rank 275, so the GeForce GT 415 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 415 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 415 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 415 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce GT 415 and Radeon HD 4650
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
Radeon HD 4650
The Radeon HD 4650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 415 scores 251 and the Radeon HD 4650 reaches 248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 415) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 251+1% | 248 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 1408+878% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+443% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 88+267% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 352 KB+83% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce GT 415 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4650 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 4650) — the Radeon HD 4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 415) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 415) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 415 draws 70W versus the Radeon HD 4650's 200W — a 96.3% difference. The GeForce GT 415 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-65% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6+200% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4650 launched at $70 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 4650) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce GT 415 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-30% | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+1% | 16.5 |
| Codename | GF116 | Cayman |
| Release | May 14 2011 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #849 | #623 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce GT 415 and Radeon HD 4650
