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Radeon HD 2900 GT
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Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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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 Radeon HD 2900 GT is positioned at rank 661 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is on rank 449, 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 Radeon HD 2900 GT
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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 | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2900 GT and Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2900 GT scores 292 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5165).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 292+3% | 284 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 800+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+61% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 80 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 2900 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 has 1 GB. 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 | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2900 GT draws 25W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5165's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-50% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.7+105% | 5.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 18.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) — the Radeon HD 2900 GT offers 3.2% better value. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $170 | $49-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+3% | 18.9 |
| Codename | Thames | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #883 | #846 |
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