Mobility Radeon HD 4830
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Mobility Radeon HD 4830

AMD

G3D Mark

512

MSRP

$130

AVG Price

$20

January 9 2009
TeraScale (2005−2013)

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.

Overview

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4830

#472
Radeon R5 M435
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
112%
#473
GeForce 310
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
112%
#474
Radeon HD 7570M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15
110%
#475
109%
#476
GeForce 210
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
108%
#477
Radeon HD 7850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
107%
#478
Radeon HD 8180
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
105%
#479
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
104%
#480
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
104%
#481
Mobility Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
103%
#482
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
103%
#483
Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
102%
#484
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#485
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#486
GeForce 9800 GTX
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
100%
#487
Mobility Radeon HD 4830
MSRP: $130|Avg: $20
100%
#488
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
100%
#489
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
MSRP: $299|Avg: $30
99%
#490
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#491
GeForce 825M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#492
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
99%
#493
99%
#494
Radeon HD 7690M XT
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
99%
#495
97%
#496
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
97%
#497
Radeon R7 A10-7800
MSRP: $155|Avg: $30
96%
#498
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
96%
#499
Mobility Radeon HD 3850
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
95%
#500
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
#501
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
MSRP: $99|Avg: $70
93%
#502
GeForce 9800M GTS
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Mobility Radeon HD 4830 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 scores 512 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale (2005−2013) architecture (codename: M98), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.88 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4830
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score512
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale (2005−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameM98
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient55 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency550 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.88 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second22.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 1.1 x16
Transistor Count956 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#927
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4830
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache160 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4830
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.1
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x VGA — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo HD, decoder: UVD 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4830
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionAvivo HD
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 2
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 draws 30W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 52°C at idle, 85°C under load.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4830
TDPPower consumption under load30W
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle52°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $130), the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 delivers 26 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #927 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 4830
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$130
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$20
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#927
Release DateJanuary 9 2009
Release Year2009

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

19 specs

ROPs16
TMUs40
Vram1 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache160 kB
L2 Cache256 kB
Core Clock550 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units800
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 1.1 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count956 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate22.00
Manufacturing Process55 nm
Floating Point Performance0.88 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameM98
ArchitectureTeraScale (2005−2013)
Release DateJanuary 9 2009
Performance Ranking Position927

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