Mobility Radeon HD 5450 vs Radeon HD 4650 AGP
Mobility Radeon HD 5450
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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 5450 is positioned at rank 502 and the Radeon HD 4650 AGP is on rank 607, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 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 5450
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4650 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4650 AGP.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 37.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 5450 and Radeon HD 4650 AGP
Mobility Radeon HD 5450
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 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: 214 points.
Radeon HD 4650 AGP
The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 208 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 scores 214 and the Radeon HD 4650 AGP reaches 208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4650 AGP uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 480 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650 AGP).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 214+3% | 208 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+67% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+94% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+67% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5450 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4650 AGP has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 4650 AGP's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 193mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 193mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4650 AGP launched at $80 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 10.4 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5450 offers 37.5% better value. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-39% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.3+38% | 10.4 |
| Codename | Broadway | Onega |
| Release | January 7 2010 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #846 | #926 |
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