
Mobility Radeon HD 4650 vs GeForce GT625M

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 Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is positioned at rank 398 and the GeForce GT625M is on rank 195, so the GeForce GT625M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT625M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT625M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $45), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 185.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+185.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 4650 and GeForce GT625M

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.

GeForce GT625M
The GeForce GT625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 422 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 scores 401 versus the GeForce GT625M's 422 — the GeForce GT625M leads by 5.2%. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT625M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 384 (GeForce GT625M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT625M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 401 | 422+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+54% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT625M has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT625M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT625M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT625M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT625M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 350W (GeForce GT625M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.0 | 9.4+18% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 costs 66.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 9.4 (GeForce GT625M) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 184% better value. The GeForce GT625M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | GeForce GT625M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-67% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.7+184% | 9.4 |
| Codename | Broadway | GK107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #828 |
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