Radeon HD 6650A vs Radeon HD 4830
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 Radeon HD 4830 is on rank 187, 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 6650A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4830
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% 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 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (246mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 159% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+159%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6650A and Radeon HD 4830
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 and the Radeon HD 4830 reaches 866 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4830 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4830). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4830).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 836 | 866+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 640+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.736 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6650A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4830 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4830 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 4830's 95W — a 71.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 450W (Radeon HD 4830). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-53% | 95W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 246mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+104% | 9.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 4830 launched at $130 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 4830 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 43.3 (Radeon HD 4830) — the Radeon HD 4830 offers 159.3% better value. The Radeon HD 6650A is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6650A | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-23% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 43.3+159% |
| Codename | Onega | RV770 |
| Release | April 19 2011 | October 21 2008 |
| Ranking | #926 | #920 |
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