Radeon HD 4830 vs Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

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 4830 is positioned at rank #187 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 4830

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1089%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1046%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1034%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1032%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1030%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1024%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1012%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1008%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

998%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

996%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

984%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

982%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

964%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

963%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

#172

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1201%

#187

Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

100%

#188

GeForce GT 140

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#189

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#190

GeForce GT 620

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

99%

#191

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

98%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

97%

#193

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

96%

#194

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#195

GeForce GT 625

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

93%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

93%

#199

GeForce GT 705

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#200

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

92%

#201

Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

89%

#202

GeForce GT 320

MSRP: $79|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2008). The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4830 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4830 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 4830	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (246mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 4830 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4830 and Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

Radeon HD 4830

The Radeon HD 4830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 866 points. Launch price was $130.

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 889 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 4830 scores 866 and the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU reaches 889 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon HD 4830	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
G3D Mark Score	866	889+3%
Process Node	55 nm	7 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 4830	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
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)

The Radeon HD 4830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 4830 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 4830	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4830) vs 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 4830	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
DirectX	10.1	12_0+19%
Max Displays	2	0

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 4830 draws 95W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU's 7W — a 172.5% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4830) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 246mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 4830	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
TDP	95W	7W-93%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	246mm	1mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Perf/Watt	9.1	127.0+1296%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 4830 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.3 (Radeon HD 4830) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2008).