Quadro FX 4500 vs Radeon HD4650

Quadro FX 4500

2008Core: 610 MHz

Radeon HD4650

2010Boost: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4500

189

227

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon HD4650

200

240

+5.7%

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

Radeon HD 7340

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD4650

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1511%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1452%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1435%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1433%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1430%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1421%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1404%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1398%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1385%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1382%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1365%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1362%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1338%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1337%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#221

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1667%

#236

Radeon HD4650

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#237

Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

99%

#238

Radeon R5 M240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#239

Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $35|Avg: $10

98%

#240

RADEON HD 6350

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#241

Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $25

97%

#244

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

93%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

92%

#248

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

90%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

88%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4500.

Insight	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon HD4650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3424.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon HD4650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3424.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

Quadro FX 4500 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD4650 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4500 and Radeon HD4650

Quadro FX 4500

The Quadro FX 4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 227 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Radeon HD4650

The Radeon HD4650 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: 240 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 4500 scores 227 versus the Radeon HD4650's 240 — the Radeon HD4650 leads by 5.7%. The Quadro FX 4500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD4650 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD4650). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4650).

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon HD4650
G3D Mark Score	227	240+6%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240	1408+487%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	2.253 TFLOPS+262%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	88+10%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon HD4650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD4650) — the Radeon HD4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon HD4650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD4650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon HD4650
DirectX	9_0c	10.1+12%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4500 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD4650's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 4500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4500) vs 350W (Radeon HD4650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 230mm vs 193mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Quadro FX 4500	Radeon HD4650
TDP	189W-6%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	230mm	193mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	1.2	1.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 4500 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD4650 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD4650 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (Quadro FX 4500) vs 16.0 (Radeon HD4650) — the Radeon HD4650 offers 3100% better value. The Radeon HD4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).