Radeon R4 vs Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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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 R4 is positioned at rank 279 and the Mobility Radeon HD 565v is on rank 554, so the Radeon R4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R4
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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 565v lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). 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 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 565v holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R4 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2%) |
| 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 R4 and Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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 565v
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v 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: 353 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R4 scores 346 and the Mobility Radeon HD 565v reaches 353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 565v).
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346 | 353+2% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R4 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R4) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) — the Radeon R4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 565v's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.9 | 7.1+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v launched at $99 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs 17.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers 1.7% better value. The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $99-1% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3 | 17.6+2% |
| Codename | Lexa | Broadway |
| Release | April 20 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #773 | #846 |
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