
Radeon HD4650 vs Quadro NVS 510M

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 Quadro NVS 510M is on rank 273, 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 HD4650
Performance Per Dollar Quadro NVS 510M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD4650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro NVS 510M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD4650 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 HD4650 and Quadro NVS 510M

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.

Quadro NVS 510M
The Quadro NVS 510M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 238 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD4650 scores 240 and the Quadro NVS 510M reaches 238 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD4650 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro NVS 510M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD4650) vs 384 (Quadro NVS 510M). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4650) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro NVS 510M).
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 240 | 238 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+267% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+226% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+83% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB | 768 KB+118% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD4650 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro NVS 510M has 1 GB. The Quadro NVS 510M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD4650 draws 200W versus the Quadro NVS 510M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro NVS 510M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD4650) vs 350W (Quadro NVS 510M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 100W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 193mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 2.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro NVS 510M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Quadro NVS 510M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | GF110 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #623 | #733 |
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