Radeon HD 4650 AGP vs Quadro FX 1700

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

2011Core: 600 MHz

Quadro FX 1700

2008Core: 610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

208

0.0%

Radeon HD 7290

Radeon HD 5450

Radeon HD 7340

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

216

+3.8%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 Radeon HD 4650 AGP is positioned at rank 607 and the Quadro FX 1700 is on rank 395, so the Quadro FX 1700 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 Radeon HD 4650 AGP

#597

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4176%

#599

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3785%

#600

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3775%

#604

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3433%

#605

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3410%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#608

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#609

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

99%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

98%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

98%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

96%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

96%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

96%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

95%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

94%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

93%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700

#380

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

47655%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

100%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

97%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

87%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

77%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

77%

#400

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

77%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

74%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

74%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

71%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

65%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

65%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

58%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

55%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

52%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4650 AGP.

Insight	Radeon HD 4650 AGP	Quadro FX 1700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4650 AGP holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2307.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 4650 AGP	Quadro FX 1700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2307.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

Radeon HD 4650 AGP Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4650 AGP and Quadro FX 1700

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 208 points.

Quadro FX 1700

The Quadro FX 1700 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: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP scores 208 and the Quadro FX 1700 reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 1700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1700). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700).

Feature	Radeon HD 4650 AGP	Quadro FX 1700
G3D Mark Score	208	216+4%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	480+100%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+8%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 4650 AGP	Quadro FX 1700
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 4650 AGP	Quadro FX 1700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 1700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 4650 AGP	Quadro FX 1700
DirectX	10.1	10_0
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP draws 45W versus the Quadro FX 1700's 189W — a 123.1% difference. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 193mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 4650 AGP	Quadro FX 1700
TDP	45W-76%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	193mm	168mm
Slots	1	1
Perf/Watt	4.6+318%	1.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 1700 launched at $699 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.4 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 0.4 (Quadro FX 1700) — the Radeon HD 4650 AGP offers 2500% better value. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).