Radeon R4 vs UHD Graphics 605

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. The Radeon R4 is positioned at rank #279 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon R4

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2097%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2014%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1991%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1987%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1983%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1972%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1947%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1940%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1922%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1917%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1894%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1890%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1855%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1854%

#264

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2312%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

98%

#284

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

96%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

93%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

93%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

89%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

82%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

78%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

77%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R4 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R4	Intel UHD Graphics 605
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 605 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Radeon R4 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 605 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R4 and Intel UHD Graphics 605

Radeon R4

The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.

Intel UHD Graphics 605

The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R4 scores 346 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 364 — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 leads by 5.2%. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 uses Generation 9.5, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R4	Intel UHD Graphics 605
G3D Mark Score	346	364+5%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm+++
Shading Units	384+109%	184
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS+115%	0.4232 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1150 MHz+2%
ROPs	16+433%	3
TMUs	24+4%	23

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R4	Intel UHD Graphics 605
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R4 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 has 0 MB. The Radeon R4 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R4	Intel UHD Graphics 605
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R4	Intel UHD Graphics 605
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	6.9	24.3+252%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value.