HD Graphics 620 vs Radeon HD 4850

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4850

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1527%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1467%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1450%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1448%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1445%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1436%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1418%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1413%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1400%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1396%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1379%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1376%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1352%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1351%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

#222

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1684%

#237

Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#238

Radeon R5 M240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#239

Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

99%

#240

RADEON HD 6350

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#241

Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $25

98%

#244

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

94%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

93%

#248

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

91%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel HD Graphics 620 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Intel HD Graphics 620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel HD Graphics 620.

Insight	Intel HD Graphics 620	Radeon HD 4850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (246mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 4850 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.

Intel HD Graphics 620 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 4850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel HD Graphics 620 and Radeon HD 4850

Intel HD Graphics 620

The Intel HD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 30 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 919 points.

Radeon HD 4850

The Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel HD Graphics 620 scores 919 and the Radeon HD 4850 reaches 946 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm++ vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850).

Feature	Intel HD Graphics 620	Radeon HD 4850
G3D Mark Score	919	946+3%
Architecture	Generation 9.5	TeraScale
Process Node	14 nm++	55 nm
Shading Units	192	800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.384 TFLOPS	1 TFLOPS+160%
ROPs	3	16+433%
TMUs	24	40+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel HD Graphics 620	Radeon HD 4850
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel HD Graphics 620 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4850 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Intel HD Graphics 620	Radeon HD 4850
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Intel HD Graphics 620	Radeon HD 4850
DirectX	12 (12_1)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs None (Radeon HD 4850). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1,JPEG (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850).

Feature	Intel HD Graphics 620	Radeon HD 4850
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	None
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1,JPEG	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel HD Graphics 620 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 4850's 110W — a 152% difference. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 450W (Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 95.

Feature	Intel HD Graphics 620	Radeon HD 4850
TDP	15W-86%	110W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Length	—	246mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	90°C-5%	95
Perf/Watt	61.3+613%	8.6

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Value Analysis

The Intel HD Graphics 620 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Intel HD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($199 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel HD Graphics 620) vs 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) — the Intel HD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).