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Radeon R4
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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 Radeon R5 235 is on rank 421, 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 Radeon R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R4 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R4 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 152.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R4 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+152.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R5 235
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 R5 235
The Radeon R5 235 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R4 scores 346 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346+3% | 336 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+38% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+9% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+20% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235 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 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon R4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.9 | 11.2+62% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon R4 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon R4 offers 150.7% better value. The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R4 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.3+151% | 6.9 |
| Codename | Lexa | Jet |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #773 | #922 |
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