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Radeon HD 4850
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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 4850 is positioned at rank #237 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 4850
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel HD Graphics 620 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Intel HD Graphics 620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel HD Graphics 620.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 4850 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 4850 and Intel HD Graphics 620
Radeon HD 4850
The Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 946 points. Launch price was $199.
Intel HD Graphics 620
The Intel HD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 30 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 919 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4850 scores 946 and the Intel HD Graphics 620 reaches 919 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4850 is built on TeraScale while the Intel HD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 800 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4850) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 946+3% | 919 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1 TFLOPS+160% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 4850 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 4850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD 4850) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel HD Graphics 620). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (12_1)+19% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon HD 4850) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel HD Graphics 620). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (Radeon HD 4850) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1,JPEG (Intel HD Graphics 620).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1,JPEG |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4850 draws 110W versus the Intel HD Graphics 620's 15W — a 152% difference. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4850) vs 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 90°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W | 15W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 246mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 90°C-5% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.6 | 61.3+613% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel HD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($199 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (Radeon HD 4850) vs Infinity (Intel HD Graphics 620) — the Intel HD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4850 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | RV770 | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | June 25 2008 | August 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #876 | #906 |
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