GeForce GTX 260M vs Mobility Radeon HD 4650
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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 GeForce GTX 260M is positioned at rank 134 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is on rank 398, so the GeForce GTX 260M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GTX 260M and Mobility Radeon HD 4650
GeForce GTX 260M
The GeForce GTX 260M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points. Launch price was $449.
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 401 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 260M scores 382 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4650's 401 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 leads by 5%. The GeForce GTX 260M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4650).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 382 | 401+5% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4769 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+135% |
| ROPs | 28+75% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+10% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 260M draws 182W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4650's 50W — a 113.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 182W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 8.0+281% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 260M | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GT200 | Broadway |
| Release | June 16 2008 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #821 | #846 |
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