NVIDIA
GeForce 8800 GTS rev 2 vs ATI Radeon HD 4650
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
ATI Radeon HD 4650
Aggregate performance score
We've compared 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗8800 GTS rev 2 outperforms ATI Radeon HD 4650 by 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+5%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce 8800 GTS rev 2 vs ATI Radeon HD 4650: key takeaway
The comparison of 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 shows a 5% advantage for 8800 GTS rev 2 in gaming performance, while ATI Radeon HD 4650 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3937
96100
100100
1334
COMPARISON RESULT
The devices received the same overall score
8800 GTS rev 2 leads in combined game performance. 8800 GTS rev 2 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Performance is nearly identical
Prices are identical
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
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COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
ATI Radeon HD 4650
115 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8800 GTS rev 2
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
39Better
37
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
34Better
33
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
32Better
31
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
96
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
61
61
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Shader units / cores8320Better
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth52 GB/s12800 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 2x16
Power consumption135 W48 WBetter
Process node65 nm55 nmBetter
Recommended PSU200 W200 W
Length170 mmBetter193 mm
Die size86 mm²Better146 mm²
Memory cacheL2 0.02 MBBetterL1 16 KB, L2 0.13 MB
Transistor count210 million514 millionBetter
Max monitorsVaries by board3
Max resolutionVaries by board2560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX10.010.1
OpenGL3.33.3
TFLOPS0.0220.384Better
Power consumption135 W48 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR3DDR2
Clock speed650 MHzBetter600 MHz
Base clock650 MHzBetter600 MHz
Boost clock650 MHzBetter600 MHz
VRAM512 MB GDDR3Better1 GB DDR2
Memory frequency1,64 GHz800 MHzBetter
Power connector6 pinNone
Release date20072008
ArchitectureTeslaTeraScale
ThicknessSingle-slotSingle-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1OpenCL 1.1
Launch price$79$79
UpscalingNot supportedNot supported
VulkanNot supportedNot supported
DisplayPortBoard dependentBoard dependent
HDMIBoard dependentBoard dependent
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
8800 GTS rev 2ATI Radeon HD 4650
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
23 FPSEstimated 64%
21 FPSEstimated 65%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 64%
18 FPSEstimated 65%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 58%
11 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 57%
Black Myth: Wukong8800 GTS rev 223 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465021 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 220 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465018 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 211 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 465011 FPSEstimated 61%8800 GTS rev 25 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 46505 FPSEstimated 57%
Call of Duty: Warzone8800 GTS rev 223 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465021 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 220 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465018 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 211 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 465011 FPSEstimated 61%8800 GTS rev 25 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 46505 FPSEstimated 57%
Counter-Strike 28800 GTS rev 2194 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 4650174 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTS rev 2137 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 4650122 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTS rev 276 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 465078 FPSEstimated 69%8800 GTS rev 229 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 465029 FPSEstimated 65%
Cyberpunk 20778800 GTS rev 2125 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 4650112 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTS rev 2108 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 465097 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTS rev 255 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 465056 FPSEstimated 69%8800 GTS rev 219 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 465020 FPSEstimated 65%
Forza Horizon 58800 GTS rev 2158 FPSEstimated 78%ATI Radeon HD 4650142 FPSEstimated 79%8800 GTS rev 2102 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 465092 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTS rev 269 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 465070 FPSEstimated 69%8800 GTS rev 242 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 465043 FPSEstimated 65%
God of War Ragnarök8800 GTS rev 223 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465021 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 220 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465018 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 211 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 465011 FPSEstimated 61%8800 GTS rev 25 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 46505 FPSEstimated 57%
Hogwarts Legacy8800 GTS rev 2102 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 465092 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTS rev 286 FPSEstimated 72%ATI Radeon HD 465077 FPSEstimated 73%8800 GTS rev 250 FPSEstimated 66%ATI Radeon HD 465050 FPSEstimated 69%8800 GTS rev 220 FPSEstimated 63%ATI Radeon HD 465020 FPSEstimated 65%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 20248800 GTS rev 223 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465021 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 220 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465018 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 211 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 465011 FPSEstimated 61%8800 GTS rev 25 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 46505 FPSEstimated 57%
Monster Hunter Wilds8800 GTS rev 223 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465021 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 220 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465018 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 211 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 465011 FPSEstimated 61%8800 GTS rev 25 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 46505 FPSEstimated 57%
Starfield8800 GTS rev 223 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465021 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 220 FPSEstimated 64%ATI Radeon HD 465018 FPSEstimated 65%8800 GTS rev 211 FPSEstimated 58%ATI Radeon HD 465011 FPSEstimated 61%8800 GTS rev 25 FPSEstimated 55%ATI Radeon HD 46505 FPSEstimated 57%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10039375%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10032346%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100323612%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100133489%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100961004%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100273629%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100283625%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100323612%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100243537%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100313615%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX10.010.1
VulkanNot supportedNot supported
OpenGL3.33.3
UpscalingNot supportedNot supported
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1OpenCL 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTeslaTeraScale
Process node65 nm55 nmBetter
Release date20072008
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count210 million514 millionBetter
Die size86 mm²Better146 mm²
Shader units / cores8320Better
Base clock650 MHzBetter600 MHz
Boost clock650 MHzBetter600 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 2x16PCIe 2x16
Length170 mmBetter193 mm
ThicknessSingle-slotSingle-slot
Recommended PSU200 W200 W
Power connector6 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIBoard dependentBoard dependent
DisplayPortBoard dependentBoard dependent
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitorsVaries by board3
Max resolutionVaries by board2560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares 8800 GTS rev 2 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM512 MB GDDR3Better1 GB DDR2
Memory typeGDDR3DDR2
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS0.0220.384Better
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: 8800 GTS rev 2 or ATI Radeon HD 4650?+
8800 GTS rev 2 has the higher overall gaming score, while 8800 GTS rev 2 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8800 GTS rev 2 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
8800 GTS rev 2 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
8800 GTS rev 2 offers more overall performance, while 8800 GTS rev 2 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
8800 GTS rev 2 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8800 GTS rev 2 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
8800 GTS rev 2 leads in combined 1440p performance. 8800 GTS rev 2 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
8800 GTS rev 2 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
ATI Radeon HD 4650 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
ATI Radeon HD 4650 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to 8800 GTS rev 2 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.