Radeon HD4650 vs Radeon HD 6480G
Radeon HD4650
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Radeon HD 6480G
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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 HD4650 is positioned at rank 236 and the Radeon HD 6480G is on rank 223, so the Radeon HD 6480G 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 Radeon HD 6480G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6480G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% 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 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD4650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD4650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 211.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD4650 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+211.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Radeon HD 6480G
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.
Radeon HD 6480G
The Radeon HD 6480G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 257 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD4650 scores 240 versus the Radeon HD 6480G's 257 — the Radeon HD 6480G leads by 7.1%. The Radeon HD4650 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 6480G uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD4650) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480G). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4650) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480G). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 240 | 257+7% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+26% | 1120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+12% | 2.016 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 900 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+57% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+57% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD4650 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 6480G's 151W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6480G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD4650) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 151W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 193mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.7+42% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD4650 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6480G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD4650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.0 (Radeon HD4650) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 6480G) — the Radeon HD4650 offers 213.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD4650 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.0+214% | 5.1 |
| Codename | Cayman | Barts |
| Release | December 14 2010 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #623 | #661 |
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