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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. The Radeon HD 4650 is positioned at rank #275 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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 219% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+219%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4650 and Radeon R2
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 R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4650 scores 248 and the Radeon R2 reaches 254 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4650 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 248 | 254+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+267% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+186% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1024 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+267% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R2 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4650 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4650) vs 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the Radeon HD 4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 12_0 (Radeon R2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12_0+19% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4650) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 4.2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4650 draws 200W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4650) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 5.1+325% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4650 launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 4650 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.5 (Radeon HD 4650) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the Radeon HD 4650 offers 217.3% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4650 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.5+217% | 5.2 |
| Codename | Cayman | Polaris 24 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #623 | #858 |
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