Mobility Radeon HD 4870 vs GeForce GTX 1650
Mobility Radeon HD 4870
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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. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is positioned at rank #621 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4870
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 992.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4870.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-992.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+992.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 191.4% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 4870.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+191.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) |
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 4870 and GeForce GTX 1650
Mobility Radeon HD 4870
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 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: 720 points.
GeForce GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 scores 720 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 992.9%. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is built on TeraScale while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 55 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 720 | 7,869+993% |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Turing |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 896+12% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.88 TFLOPS | 2.984 TFLOPS+239% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 896 KB+460% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 4 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.0 | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0 | 104.9+337% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 costs 73.3% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 191.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $149-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-73% | $75 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.0 | 104.9+191% |
| Codename | M98 | TU117 |
| Release | January 9 2009 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #927 | #323 |
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