Radeon HD4650
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Radeon HD4650

AMD

G3D Mark

240

MSRP

$50

AVG Price

$15

December 14 2010
500 Watt
TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)

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 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD4650 is positioned at rank #236 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD4650

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1511%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1452%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1435%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1433%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1430%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1421%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1404%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1398%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1385%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1382%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1365%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1362%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1338%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1337%
#99
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
95%
#221
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1667%
#236
Radeon HD4650
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#237
Radeon HD 4850
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
99%
#238
Radeon R5 M240
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
99%
#239
Radeon HD 4350
MSRP: $35|Avg: $10
98%
#240
RADEON HD 6350
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
98%
#241
Radeon HD 4870
MSRP: $299|Avg: $25
97%
#244
Radeon HD 7560D
MSRP: $101|Avg: $15
93%
#246
GeForce GTS 250
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
92%
#248
GeForce G100
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
92%
#249
Radeon R7 M265
MSRP: $130|Avg: $30
90%
#250
Radeon HD 8250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
88%
#251
Radeon HD 3300
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD4650 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD4650 scores 240 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 3 (2010−2013) architecture (codename: Cayman), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1408 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 88 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.253 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 800 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon HD4650
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score240
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 3 (2010−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameCayman
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1408
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling88
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load800 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.253 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second70.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count2,640 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#623
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD4650 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 HD4650
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 Cache352 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD4650 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 HD4650
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
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportCrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, S-Videox 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2, decoder: UVD 2.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationRadeon HD4650
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsS-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionUVD 2.2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 2.2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD4650 draws 500 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 193mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon HD4650
TDPPower consumption under load500 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance193mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $50), the Radeon HD4650 delivers 16 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #236 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #623 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD4650
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$15
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#236
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#623
Release DateDecember 14 2010
Release Year2010

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