Quadro FX 880M vs Radeon HD4650
Quadro FX 880M
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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 880M is positioned at rank 127 and the Radeon HD4650 is on rank 236, so the Quadro FX 880M 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 880M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 880M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD4650 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 880M and Radeon HD4650
Quadro FX 880M
The Quadro FX 880M 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: 237 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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 880M scores 237 and the Radeon HD4650 reaches 240 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 880M 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 880M) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD4650). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 880M) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4650).
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 237 | 240+1% |
| 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 880M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 880M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD4650 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 880M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 880M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD4650) — the Radeon HD4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 880M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD4650's 200W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 880M) vs 350W (Radeon HD4650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-6% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 193mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GT200B | Cayman |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #623 |
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