Radeon HD 6470M vs Radeon HD4650
Radeon HD 6470M
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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 6470M is positioned at rank 382 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 6470M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD4650
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6470M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6470M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD4650 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 6470M and Radeon HD4650
Radeon HD 6470M
The Radeon HD 6470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.
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
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6470M scores 225 versus the Radeon HD4650's 240 — the Radeon HD4650 leads by 6.7%. The Radeon HD 6470M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD4650 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6470M) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD4650). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6470M) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4650).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 225 | 240+7% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 | 1408+47% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+73% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 88+83% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 352 KB+83% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | 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 6470M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD4650 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 6470M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6470M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD4650's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6470M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6470M) vs 350W (Radeon HD4650). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 193mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0+150% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6470M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6470M | Radeon HD4650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Blackcomb | Cayman |
| Release | January 4 2011 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #654 | #623 |
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