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Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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Radeon HD 2900 GT
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is positioned at rank 449 and the Radeon HD 2900 GT is on rank 661, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5165
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2900 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2900 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 5165 and Radeon HD 2900 GT
Mobility Radeon HD 5165
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
Radeon HD 2900 GT
The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 scores 284 and the Radeon HD 2900 GT reaches 292 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 2900 GT uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 284 | 292+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+67% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+61% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+67% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2900 GT has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 10 (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 2900 GT's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 25W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7 | 11.7+105% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) — the Radeon HD 2900 GT offers 3.2% better value. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | Radeon HD 2900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-71% | $170 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.9 | 19.5+3% |
| Codename | Broadway | Thames |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #883 |
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