Mobility Radeon HD 4830 vs Radeon HD 8690A
Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Popular choices:
Radeon HD 8690A
Popular choices:
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 4830 is positioned at rank 526 and the Radeon HD 8690A is on rank 559, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 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 4830
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8690A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8690A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $150), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 647.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+647.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 4830 and Radeon HD 8690A
Mobility Radeon HD 4830
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.
Radeon HD 8690A
The Radeon HD 8690A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 514 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 scores 512 and the Radeon HD 8690A reaches 514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 8690A uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690A). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 512 | 514 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+150% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS+67% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+100% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8690A has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690A) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11_1+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8690A). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8690A's 50W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1+66% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers 652.9% better value. The Radeon HD 8690A is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-13% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-87% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6+653% | 3.4 |
| Codename | M98 | Sun |
| Release | January 9 2009 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #927 | #891 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Mobility Radeon HD 4830 and Radeon HD 8690A
