Radeon R4 vs Radeon HD4670
Radeon R4
Popular choices:
Radeon HD4670
Popular choices:
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. The Radeon R4 is positioned at rank 279 and the Radeon HD4670 is on rank 216, so the Radeon HD4670 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 Radeon HD4670
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 Radeon HD4670 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD4670 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 | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 41% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R4 and Radeon HD4670
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.
Radeon HD4670
The Radeon HD4670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R4 scores 346 versus the Radeon HD4670's 366 — the Radeon HD4670 leads by 5.8%. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD4670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD4670). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4670). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346 | 366+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+198% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+28% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 96+300% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD4670's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 300W (Radeon HD4670). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 6.9+360% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD4670 launched at $67 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD4670 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs 24.4 (Radeon HD4670) — the Radeon HD4670 offers 41% better value. The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $67-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3 | 24.4+41% |
| Codename | Lexa | Cayman |
| Release | April 20 2017 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #773 | #596 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon R4 and Radeon HD4670
