AMD Radeon HD 4850 vs Intel HD Graphics 4000

The AMD Radeon HD 4850 is the faster card by roughly 100%. Here is how the two compare across every spec that matters for gaming.

AMD Radeon HD 4850 wins — about 100% faster in gaming workloads
Specification AMD Radeon HD 4850 Intel HD Graphics 4000
Performance score 2/100 1/100
Tier F F
VRAM 1 GB 0 GB
Power draw (TDP) 110 W 20 W
Launch MSRP $199
Performance per $100 1.0
Release year 2008 2012
DLSS — No — No
FSR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
XeSS — No ✓ Yes
Ray tracing — No — No

Which should you buy?

The AMD Radeon HD 4850 is the stronger performer of the two, and it is the default choice if raw frame rate is what you care about. The AMD Radeon HD 4850 carries more VRAM (1GB vs 0GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The Intel HD Graphics 4000 draws 90W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing.