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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 Radeon HD4650 is on rank 236, so the Radeon HD4650 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 Radeon HD4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD4650.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑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 | 📏 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 $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.3%) | ❌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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4650 and Radeon HD4650
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.
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 Radeon HD 4650 scores 248 and the Radeon HD4650 reaches 240 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4650 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD4650 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD4650). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4650). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 248+3% | 240 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88 | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB | 352 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 4650 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD4650 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD4650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4650) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD4650). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 2.2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4650 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD4650's 200W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD4650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4650) vs 350W (Radeon HD4650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 193mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 193mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4650 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD4650 launched at $50 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.5 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 16.0 (Radeon HD4650) — the Radeon HD 4650 offers 3.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $50-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.5+3% | 16.0 |
| Codename | Cayman | Cayman |
| Release | December 14 2010 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #623 | #623 |
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