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ATI Radeon HD 4890

ATI Radeon HD 4890

Graphics Processor

RV790

Cores

800

TMUs

40

ROPs

16

About the ATI Radeon HD 4890

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 features cutting-edge graphics technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 1024 MB of memory size, 800 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the ATI Radeon HD 4890 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include RV790 graphics processor, 800 cores, 40 tmus and more. The ATI Radeon HD 4890 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

RV790

Cores

800

TMUs

40

ROPs

16

Memory Size

1024 MB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameRV790
GPU VariantRV790 XT(215-0758016)
ArchitectureTeraScale
FoundryTSMC
Process Size55 nm
Transistors959 million
Density3.4M / mm²
Die Size282 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateApr 2nd, 2009
GenerationRadeon R700(HD 4800)
PredecessorRadeon R600
SuccessorEvergreen
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price249 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16
Reviews114 in our database

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock850 MHz
Memory Clock975 MHz3.9 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size1024 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth124.8 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units800
TMUs40
ROPs16
Compute Units10
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache256 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate13.60 GPixel/s
Texture Rate34.00 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)1,360.0 GFLOPS
FP64 (double)272.0 GFLOPS (1:5)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length241 mm9.5 inches
Height111 mm4.4 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP190 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs2x DVI1x S-Video
Power Connectors2x 6-pin
Board Number109-B79031-00

Graphics Features

DirectX10.1 (10_1)
OpenGL3.3
OpenCL1.1
VulkanN/A
Shader Model4.1

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50903885%
GeForce RTX 40902963%
GeForce RTX 50802560%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER2286%
GeForce RTX 40802266%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX2265%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti2232%
Radeon RX 9070 XT2133%
Radeon RX 7900 XT1950%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti1915%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER1913%
Radeon RX 90701911%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti1751%
GeForce RTX 50701733%
GeForce RTX 30901708%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti1685%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER1631%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE1606%
Radeon RX 6950 XT1580%
GeForce RTX 40701558%
Radeon RX 6900 XT1543%
GeForce RTX 30801518%
Radeon RX 7800 XT1514%
Radeon RX 6800 XT1460%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB1355%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB1347%
Radeon RX 7700 XT1327%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB1287%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti1284%
Radeon RX 68001241%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB1215%
GeForce RTX 30701202%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti1191%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB1186%
GeForce RTX 50601168%
Radeon RX 6750 XT1139%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti1052%
Radeon RX 6700 XT1033%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER960%
Radeon RX 7600 XT951%
GeForce RTX 4060949%
Arc B580947%
GeForce RTX 5050923%
GeForce RTX 2080916%
Radeon RX 6650 XT895%
Radeon RX 7600894%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER851%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti842%
Arc A770841%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB811%
Radeon RX 6600 XT799%
Radeon VII797%
Arc A750781%
Radeon RX 5700 XT763%
GeForce RTX 2070752%
Radeon RX 6600718%
Arc A580698%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER697%
Radeon RX Vega 64667%
GeForce RTX 2060646%
Radeon RX 5700643%
GeForce GTX 1080631%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti619%
Radeon RX 5600 XT613%
Radeon RX Vega 56582%
GeForce GTX 1070561%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER532%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti531%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti503%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB500%
Radeon R9 FURY X495%
GeForce GTX 1660489%
Radeon RX 590462%
Radeon R9 FURY450%
GeForce GTX 980445%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER440%
Radeon RX 6500 XT435%
Radeon RX 5500 XT431%
Radeon RX 580428%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB417%
Radeon R9 390X411%
GeForce GTX 690406%
Radeon RX 480402%
Radeon HD 7990400%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti393%
GeForce GTX 970383%
Radeon R9 290X382%
Radeon R9 390376%
Radeon RX 570371%
Radeon R9 290352%
Radeon RX 470347%
GeForce GTX 1650327%
Radeon RX 6400321%
Arc A380316%
GeForce GTX 780316%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition285%
GeForce GTX 590285%
Radeon R9 280X281%
Radeon HD 6990274%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti261%
GeForce GTX 680255%
Radeon R9 380253%
Radeon HD 7970253%
GeForce GTX 770252%
Radeon R9 285250%
GeForce GTX 960242%
GeForce GTX 670236%
Radeon HD 5970214%
GeForce GTX 1630213%
Radeon HD 7950209%
GeForce GTX 1050209%
GeForce GTX 760208%
GeForce GTX 580207%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti206%
Radeon R9 270X204%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition199%
GeForce GTX 950197%
Radeon RX 560186%
GeForce GTX 570183%
GeForce GTX 660182%
Radeon RX 460182%
Radeon R7 370182%
Radeon HD 6970175%
GeForce GTX 480168%
Radeon HD 7850165%
GeForce GTX 295162%
Radeon HD 6950156%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti155%
Radeon HD 4870 X2153%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti152%
Radeon HD 5870147%
Radeon HD 6870138%
GeForce GTX 470133%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti127%
Radeon HD 5850125%
GeForce GTX 285117%
Radeon HD 6850114%
GeForce GTX 280107%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition107%
GeForce GTX 275106%
GeForce GT 1030106%
GeForce GTX 460104%
Radeon HD 4890Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 679098%
Radeon HD 583093%
GeForce GTX 65088%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti88%
Radeon HD 487087%
GeForce GTX 26086%
Radeon HD 577084%
Radeon HD 775083%
Radeon HD 575073%
GeForce GTS 45071%
GeForce GTS 25069%
Radeon HD 485067%
Radeon HD 477064%
Radeon HD 483060%
Radeon HD 667058%
GeForce 9800 GT55%
GeForce GT 64054%
Radeon HD 567050%
GeForce 9600 GT47%
GeForce GT 24041%
GeForce GT 44040%
Radeon HD 467038%
Radeon HD 557035%
GeForce GT 43035%
GeForce GT 22026%
GeForce GT 52021%
Radeon HD 645020%
Radeon HD 545017%
Radeon HD 455013%
GeForce 9400 GT11%
GeForce 2109%
Radeon HD 4890Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 4890Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the ATI Radeon HD 4890

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 features 1024 MB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 1024 MB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 is equipped with 800 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 is built on ATI's TeraScale architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 190 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 1024 MB and 800, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the ATI Radeon HD 4890, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 190 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The ATI Radeon HD 4890 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 1024 MB and 800, it's well-suited for video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the ATI Radeon HD 4890 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 280 and Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 280 is approximately 7% faster, while Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition is approximately 7% faster when compared to the ATI Radeon HD 4890. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The ATI Radeon HD 4890 is fully supported by ATI's latest driver suite, which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. ATI provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your ATI Radeon HD 4890 graphics card.

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