Quadro FX 570 vs Radeon HD 4650
Quadro FX 570
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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 Quadro FX 570 is positioned at rank 330 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 Quadro FX 570
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 570 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) |
| 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 (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 570 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Quadro FX 570 and Radeon HD 4650
Quadro FX 570
The Quadro FX 570 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: 258 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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
The Quadro FX 570 scores 258 and the Radeon HD 4650 reaches 248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 570 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4650 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 570) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 4650). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 570) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650).
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 258+4% | 248 |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 570 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4650 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 570) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 4650) — the Radeon HD 4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 570 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 4650's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 570) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-6% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 570 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4650 launched at $70 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.2 (Quadro FX 570) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 4650) — the Quadro FX 570 offers 4.2% better value. The Radeon HD 4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | Radeon HD 4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $70-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.2+4% | 16.5 |
| Codename | GT200B | Cayman |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #623 |
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