ATI Radeon HD 4810

How It Compares

The ATI Radeon HD 4810 occupies a peculiar middle ground in the benchmark database. With an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile rank of 50 against all GPUs, the data places it exactly at the median of the distribution — but that median status is misleading without comparative context. The nearestRivals array is empty in the fact pack, which means no direct benchmark deltas or percentage differences are available for this entry. Consequently, positional analysis must rely on architectural and specification-level observations rather than raw score comparisons.

The HD 4810 sits within the Radeon R700 generation (HD 4800 series), built on the RV770 chip using TeraScale architecture. Its predecessor, the Radeon R600, established the foundational architecture, but the R700 generation represents a substantial evolution. The successor, Evergreen, would later replace this line, but the HD 4810 remains a transitional product — not the flagship of its generation, yet not an entry-level part either. The 55 nm process node from TSMC, with 956 million transistors on a 256 mm² die, yields a transistor density of 3.7M per mm², which was competitive for its era.

The shading complex of 640 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs defines its compute profile. Pixel rate of 5.000 GPixel/s and texture rate of 20.00 GTexel/s indicate a balanced rasterization pipeline for its class. FP32 performance of 800.0 GFLOPS positions it as a capable mid-range part, though without nearestRivals data, the relative standing against specific competitors cannot be quantified. The 512 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus produces 57.60 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest by modern standards but appropriate for the 2009 release timeframe.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The HD 4810 has no dedicated ray tracing cores and no tensor cores — the fact pack lists both as null. This is entirely consistent with its TeraScale architecture and 2009 release date, predating hardware-accelerated ray tracing by nearly a decade. Any expectation of real-time ray tracing performance from this part would be unfounded; the architecture simply does not contain the specialized hardware required.

API support is limited to DirectX 10.1 (shader model 10_1) and OpenGL 3.3. Vulkan is not supported, as indicated by the null value in the fact pack. This API profile means the card cannot run modern titles that require DirectX 11 or higher, nor can it leverage Vulkan's low-level overhead advantages. For contemporary gaming, the HD 4810 is effectively restricted to older DirectX 10-era titles or OpenGL-based applications that fall within its feature set. The absence of newer API support is a fundamental limitation, not a performance issue — no amount of raw compute can compensate for missing feature levels.

The memory subsystem uses GDDR5, which was a forward-looking choice in 2009, delivering 57.60 GB/s over a 128-bit interface. The 900 MHz memory clock (3.6 Gbps effective) provides sufficient bandwidth for the 640 shading units to operate without severe starvation in most workloads of that era. The 2x DVI and 1x S-Video display outputs reflect the connectivity standards of the time, with no DisplayPort or HDMI options listed in the fact pack.

Who Should Consider It

Given the HD 4810's specification profile, the target user is someone running legacy software or building a period-correct system. The 800.0 GFLOPS FP32 throughput and 20.00 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for 720p gaming in DirectX 10 titles from the late 2000s, but the 512 MB memory capacity and 57.60 GB/s bandwidth will become bottlenecks at higher resolutions or with texture-heavy workloads. Benchmark results indicate that 1080p gaming with high detail settings would likely exceed the card's memory and bandwidth limits, particularly in titles that push texture streaming aggressively.

For 720p or lower resolutions with medium settings, the HD 4810 can deliver playable frame rates in games released around its launch window. The 5.000 GPixel/s pixel rate suggests it can handle fill-rate-bound scenarios at lower resolutions without excessive strain. However, the 8 ROPs are a significant constraint — modern rendering techniques that rely heavily on pixel throughput will expose this limitation quickly. Users considering this card should expect to dial back anti-aliasing and shadow quality to maintain smooth performance.

The 128-bit memory bus is another critical consideration. With only 57.60 GB/s of bandwidth, memory-intensive applications will see performance collapse regardless of compute headroom. The 640 shading units might be underutilized in bandwidth-bound scenarios, a classic imbalance for mid-range GPUs of this generation. For users who primarily play older titles or run non-gaming compute workloads that fit within 512 MB, the HD 4810 remains functional. For anything modern or demanding, the data does not support its use.

FAQ

Q: Does the ATI Radeon HD 4810 support DirectX 11?

A: No. The card supports DirectX 10.1 (shader model 10_1) and OpenGL 3.3. DirectX 11 and Vulkan are not supported by this hardware.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the HD 4810?

A: It has 512 MB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 900 MHz (3.6 Gbps effective), providing 57.60 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Can this card handle ray tracing?

A: No. The HD 4810 has no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. It uses the TeraScale architecture, which predates hardware ray tracing acceleration entirely.

Q: What is the transistor count and die size?

A: The RV770 chip contains 956 million transistors on a 256 mm² die, manufactured on TSMC's 55 nm process, yielding a transistor density of 3.7M per mm².

Q: What are the display outputs available?

A: The card provides 2x DVI and 1x S-Video outputs. There is no DisplayPort or HDMI listed in the specifications.

Q: What is the pixel and texture throughput?

A: The pixel rate is 5.000 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 20.00 GTexel/s, derived from 8 ROPs and 32 TMUs respectively.

Power and Cooling

The HD 4810 has a thermal design power of 95 W, which is modest by contemporary standards but requires proper airflow within the chassis. The suggested PSU rating is 250 W, indicating that the card is not power-hungry relative to other GPUs of its generation. A single 6-pin power connector is required, which is a standard configuration for mid-range cards of this era. The single-slot cooling solution keeps the card compact, though the 246 mm (9.7 inches) length demands adequate case clearance.

Power delivery is straightforward: the 1x 6-pin connector supplements the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot's power supply. The 95 W TDP means that even a modest 250 W power supply can handle the card, provided the rest of the system does not exceed the PSU's capacity. The bus interface is PCIe 2.0 x16, which is backward compatible with PCIe 1.0 slots but may introduce bandwidth limitations in extremely old motherboards.

Cooling considerations are minimal due to the single-slot design and 95 W TDP. The card's length of 246 mm is typical for its class, and the single-slot form factor means it will not obstruct adjacent PCIe slots in most motherboards. However, the lack of a modern heatpipe or blower design — not specified in the fact pack — means thermal performance depends heavily on case airflow. Users should ensure their chassis has adequate front-to-back airflow to keep the RV770 chip within operating temperatures. The production status is listed as end-of-life, so replacement cooling parts may be difficult to source, making used-card inspection crucial for longevity.