Radeon R2E
VS
Mobility Radeon HD 545v

Radeon R2E vs Mobility Radeon HD 545v

AMD

Radeon R2E

2013Core: 800 MHz
VS
AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 545v

#508
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
2661%
#510
2412%
#511
2406%
#515
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2188%
#516
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2173%
#518
Mobility Radeon HD 545v
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#519
GeForce 9500M G
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
100%
#520
99%
#521
99%
#522
Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#523
Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#524
98%
#525
97%
#526
Mobility Radeon HD 4830
MSRP: $130|Avg: $20
97%
#527
Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#528
96%
#529
Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
96%
#530
Mobility Radeon HD 4550
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#531
95%
#532
Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
94%
#533
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R2EMobility Radeon HD 545v
Performance
Leading raw performance (+5.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-5.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 545v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 209.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R2EMobility Radeon HD 545v
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+209.6%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)
More affordable ($15)

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 R2E and Mobility Radeon HD 545v

AMD

Radeon R2E

The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.

AMD

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

The Mobility Radeon HD 545v 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: 200 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R2E scores 211 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 545v's 200 — the Radeon R2E leads by 5.5%. The Radeon R2E is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R2E) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 545v).

FeatureRadeon R2EMobility Radeon HD 545v
G3D Mark Score
211+6%
200
Architecture
GCN 1.0
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512
800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8192 TFLOPS
1.12 TFLOPS+37%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
128 KB+60%
80 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R2EMobility Radeon HD 545v
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R2E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon R2EMobility Radeon HD 545v
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R2E draws 55W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 545v's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2E) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 545v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon R2EMobility Radeon HD 545v
TDP
55W
50W-9%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
70
Perf/Watt
3.8
4.0+5%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R2E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon HD 545v launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (Radeon R2E) vs 13.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers 209.3% better value. The Radeon R2E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon R2EMobility Radeon HD 545v
MSRP
$0-100%
$49
Avg Price (30d)
$49
$15-69%
Performance per Dollar
4.3
13.3+209%
Codename
Cape Verde
Broadway
Release
December 20 2013
January 7 2010
Ranking
#738
#846