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Radeon HD 4830
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Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
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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 4830 is positioned at rank 187 and the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is on rank 313, so the Radeon HD 4830 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 4830
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 HD 8500M/8700M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 4830 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 4830 and Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
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.
Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 853 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4830 scores 866 and the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M reaches 853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4830 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 4830) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Raw compute: 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4830) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 866+2% | 853 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.736 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+35% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M has 512 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 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4830) vs 12 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12+19% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4830) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Decoder: UVD 2 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | UVD 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4830 draws 95W versus the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M's 50W — a 62.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4830) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 246mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 50W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 246mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.1 | 17.1+88% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | RV770 | Venus |
| Release | October 21 2008 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #920 | #745 |
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