Radeon R4 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850

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 R4 is positioned at rank 279 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is on rank 620, so the Radeon R4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Mobility Radeon HD 3850

#610

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4450%

#612

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4034%

#613

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4023%

#617

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3658%

#618

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3633%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

99%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

98%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

96%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

93%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

90%

#631

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#632

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

88%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

87%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

87%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R4 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon R4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R4.

Insight	Radeon R4	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 41% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R4	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+41%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R4 and Mobility Radeon HD 3850

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 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: 366 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R4 scores 346 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3850's 366 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 leads by 5.8%. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3850).

Feature	Radeon R4	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
G3D Mark Score	346	366+6%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+23%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	96 KB+20%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R4	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R4) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) — the Radeon R4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R4	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3850's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R4	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	6.9	7.3+6%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers 41% better value. The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).