Radeon HD 4650 AGP
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Radeon HD 4650 AGP

AMD

G3D Mark

208

MSRP

$80

AVG Price

$20

April 19 2011
45 Watt
TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)

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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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP 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: 208 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4650 AGP

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 4650 AGP across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 4650 AGP specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP scores 208 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 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Onega), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 480 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.576 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 4650 AGP
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score208
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameOnega
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute480
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency600 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.576 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second14.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count716 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#926
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 4650 AGP
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache48 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP 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— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon HD 4650 AGP
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.1
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, HDMIx 1, VGAx 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 2, decoder: UVD 2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationRadeon HD 4650 AGP
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsHDMIx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsVGAx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionUVD 2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP draws 45 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 193mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon HD 4650 AGP
TDPPower consumption under load45 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance193mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $80), the Radeon HD 4650 AGP delivers 10 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #926 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 4650 AGP
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$80
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$20
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#926
Release DateApril 19 2011
Release Year2011

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs8
TMUs24
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache48 kB
L2 Cache256 kB
Core Clock600 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units480
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.1 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count716 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate14.40
Manufacturing Process40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)45 Watt
Floating Point Performance0.576 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameOnega
ArchitectureTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
Release DateApril 19 2011
Performance Ranking Position926

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