Radeon HD4650 vs GeForce GT 415
Radeon HD4650
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 HD4650 is positioned at rank 236 and the GeForce GT 415 is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 415 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD4650
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 415 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD4650.
| Insight | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 415 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 415 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 HD4650 and GeForce GT 415
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.
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD4650 scores 240 and the GeForce GT 415 reaches 251 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD4650 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 415 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD4650) vs 144 (GeForce GT 415). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4650) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415).
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 240 | 251+5% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+878% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+443% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+83% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD4650) vs 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) — the Radeon HD4650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Radeon HD4650) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 415). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD4650) vs No (GeForce GT 415). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD4650 draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 415's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The GeForce GT 415 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD4650) vs 350W (GeForce GT 415). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 193mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 70W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 193mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 3.6+200% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD4650 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.0 (Radeon HD4650) vs 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 4.4% better value. The GeForce GT 415 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.0 | 16.7+4% |
| Codename | Cayman | GF116 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #623 | #849 |
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