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Radeon HD 4650
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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 Radeon HD 4650 is positioned at rank 275 and the Quadro FX 5500 is on rank 418, 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 Radeon HD 4650
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 5500.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4650 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4650 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4650 and Quadro FX 5500
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.
Quadro FX 5500
The Quadro FX 5500 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: 242 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4650 scores 248 and the Quadro FX 5500 reaches 242 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4650 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 5500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5500). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 248+2% | 242 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+487% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+262% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+10% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4650) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 5500) — the Radeon HD 4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4650 draws 200W versus the Quadro FX 5500's 189W — a 5.7% difference. The Quadro FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4650) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 189W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4650 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 4650 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.5 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) — the Radeon HD 4650 offers 103.7% better value. The Radeon HD 4650 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Quadro FX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-98% | $2999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.5+104% | 8.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | GT200B |
| Release | December 14 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #623 | #815 |
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