Mobility Radeon HD 5470 vs Radeon HD 4650
Mobility Radeon HD 5470
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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 5470 is positioned at rank 484 and the Radeon HD 4650 is on rank 275, so the Radeon HD 4650 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 5470
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5470.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 5.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.1%) |
| 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 5470 and Radeon HD 4650
Mobility Radeon HD 5470
The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 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: 236 points.
Radeon HD 4650
The Radeon HD 4650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 248 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 5470 scores 236 versus the Radeon HD 4650's 248 — the Radeon HD 4650 leads by 5.1%. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236 | 248+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1408+76% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+101% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 88+120% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 352 KB+340% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5470 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4650 has 1 GB. The 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 5470) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 4650) — the Radeon HD 4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4650). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 4650's 200W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7+292% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5470 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4650 launched at $70 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 5470) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 4650) — the Radeon HD 4650 offers 5.1% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5470 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-30% | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7 | 16.5+5% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cayman |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #623 |
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