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Mobility Radeon HD 4650
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Radeon HD 8570D
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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 Radeon HD 8570D is on rank 123, so the Radeon HD 8570D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8570D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8570D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8570D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3%) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4650 and Radeon HD 8570D
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.
Radeon HD 8570D
The Radeon HD 8570D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 413 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 scores 401 and the Radeon HD 8570D reaches 413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 8570D uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570D). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570D).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 401 | 413+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+129% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570D 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8570D) — the Radeon HD 8570D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 11 (Radeon HD 8570D). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 8570D). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs H.264,MVC,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8570D).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MVC,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8570D's 200W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.0+281% | 2.1 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8570D launched at $40 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) vs 27.5 (Radeon HD 8570D) — the Radeon HD 8570D offers 3% better value. The Radeon HD 8570D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD 8570D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $40-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.7 | 27.5+3% |
| Codename | Broadway | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #846 | #460 |
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