Mobility Radeon HD 4650
VS
Quadro FX 1800

Mobility Radeon HD 4650 vs Quadro FX 1800

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

2010Core: 700 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1800

2008Core: 610 MHz

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 Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is positioned at rank 398 and the Quadro FX 1800 is on rank 364, so the Quadro FX 1800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4650

#388
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1327%
#390
1203%
#391
1200%
#395
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1091%
#396
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1084%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#399
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
98%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
98%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
97%
#403
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#404
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
95%
#406
95%
#407
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
92%
#408
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
92%
#409
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
90%
#410
Radeon R7 M260X
MSRP: $139|Avg: $35
89%
#411
88%
#412
Intel UHD Graphics 615
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
88%
#413
Radeon R7 A365
MSRP: $109|Avg: $55
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800

#349
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
18238%
#364
Quadro FX 1800
MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
100%
#365
FirePro 3D V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80
99%
#366
FirePro 3D V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229
99%
#367
Quadro 5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100
98%
#368
FirePro V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250
96%
#369
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
96%
#370
FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500
88%
#371
FirePro 3D V7750
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
84%
#372
GRID M10-2B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80
81%
#373
Quadro FX 370
MSRP: $129|Avg: $500
80%
#374
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
75%
#375
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
75%
#376
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
75%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
74%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
72%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
69%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (1 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1800.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 4650Quadro FX 1800
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $100), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 576.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMobility Radeon HD 4650Quadro FX 1800
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+576.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 Quadro FX 1800

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 1800

The Quadro FX 1800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 scores 401 and the Quadro FX 1800 reaches 395 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 1800 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1800). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4650Quadro FX 1800
G3D Mark Score
401+2%
395
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
800+233%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.12 TFLOPS+80%
0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
40
80+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4650Quadro FX 1800
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1800 has 768 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4650Quadro FX 1800
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+33%
0.75 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 1800's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4650Quadro FX 1800
TDP
50W-74%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
8.0+281%
2.1
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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 1800 launched at $489 and now averages $100. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 costs 85% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 4.0 (Quadro FX 1800) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 567.5% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).

FeatureMobility Radeon HD 4650Quadro FX 1800
MSRP
$49-90%
$489
Avg Price (30d)
$15-85%
$100
Performance per Dollar
26.7+568%
4.0
Codename
Broadway
GT200B
Release
January 7 2010
November 11 2008
Ranking
#846
#815