Radeon HD 6650A vs FirePro 3D V4800
Radeon HD 6650A
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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 6650A is positioned at rank 395 and the FirePro 3D V4800 is on rank 227, so the FirePro 3D V4800 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 6650A
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V4800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 6650A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 155.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 6650A and FirePro 3D V4800
Radeon HD 6650A
The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.
FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 and the FirePro 3D V4800 reaches 854 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro 3D V4800 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V4800). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 836 | 854+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 800+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+92% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 80 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6650A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V4800 has 1 GB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the FirePro 3D V4800's 74W — a 48.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V4800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-39% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+62% | 11.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 and now averages $20. The FirePro 3D V4800 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) — the FirePro 3D V4800 offers 155.7% better value. The Radeon HD 6650A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | FirePro 3D V4800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-47% | $189 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 42.7+156% |
| Codename | Onega | Juniper |
| Release | April 19 2011 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #926 | #780 |
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