Radeon HD 4650 AGP vs Radeon R2E
Radeon HD 4650 AGP
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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. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is positioned at rank #607 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4650 AGP
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 141.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4650 AGP | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+141.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon HD 4650 AGP and Radeon R2E
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.
Radeon R2E
The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4650 AGP scores 208 and the Radeon R2E reaches 211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R2E uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 512 (Radeon R2E). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 AGP | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 208 | 211+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 512+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.8192 TFLOPS+42% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 AGP | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 AGP | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4650 AGP draws 45W versus the Radeon R2E's 55W — a 20% difference. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 350W (Radeon R2E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 AGP | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-18% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 193mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6+21% | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4650 AGP launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R2E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.4 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) vs 4.3 (Radeon R2E) — the Radeon HD 4650 AGP offers 141.9% better value. The Radeon R2E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 AGP | Radeon R2E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.4+142% | 4.3 |
| Codename | Onega | Cape Verde |
| Release | April 19 2011 | December 20 2013 |
| Ranking | #926 | #738 |
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