Quadro FX 4600 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4650

Quadro FX 4600

2008Core: 602 MHz

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 4600

150

403

+0.5%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

401

0.0%

Radeon HD 7450

Radeon HD 5470

Radeon HD 6520G

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

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 Quadro FX 4600 is positioned at rank 404 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is on rank 398, so the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4600

#387

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

73865%

#403

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

100%

#405

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

90%

#406

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

#408

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

80%

#409

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

#411

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

60%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

#415

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

#416

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4650

#388

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1327%

#390

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1203%

#391

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1200%

#395

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1091%

#396

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1084%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

98%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

95%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

92%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

90%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

89%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

88%

#412

Intel UHD Graphics 615

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

88%

#413

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 4600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 231.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 4600	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅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 4600 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 4600 and Mobility Radeon HD 4650

Quadro FX 4600

The Quadro FX 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 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: 401 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro FX 4600 scores 403 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 reaches 401 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4650).

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
G3D Mark Score	403	401
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4623 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+142%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Mobility 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	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 4600 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	1 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 4600 draws 150W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4650's 50W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4600) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 4600	Mobility Radeon HD 4650
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	2.7	8.0+196%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 4600 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 26.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 4650) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4650 offers 229.6% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).