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Mobility Radeon HD 4870
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Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual
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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 4870 is positioned at rank 621 and the Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual is on rank 482, so the Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual 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 4870
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 94.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+94.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual
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.
Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual
The Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 742 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 scores 720 and the Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual reaches 742 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 720 | 742+3% |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+4% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4870 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0+62% | 14.8 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Mobility Radeon HD 4870 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4870) vs 18.6 (Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4870 offers 93.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 4870 | Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $150-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.0+94% | 18.6 |
| Codename | M98 | — |
| Release | January 9 2009 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #927 | #881 |
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