Radeon R4E vs GeForce GTS 150M
Radeon R4E
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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 R4E is positioned at rank 235 and the GeForce GTS 150M is on rank 78, so the GeForce GTS 150M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R4E
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 150M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R4E is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon R4E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 150M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 150M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 R4E.
| Insight | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTS 150M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 150M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R4E and GeForce GTS 150M
Radeon R4E
The Radeon R4E 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: 487 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce GTS 150M
The GeForce GTS 150M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R4E scores 487 and the GeForce GTS 150M reaches 504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R4E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTS 150M uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4E) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 150M). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4E) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 150M).
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTS 150M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 487 | 504+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+51% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 256 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTS 150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R4E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 150M has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 150M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R4E) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 150M) — the Radeon R4E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTS 150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R4E draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 150M's 106W — a 71.8% difference. The Radeon R4E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4E) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 150M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTS 150M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-53% | 106W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.7+102% | 4.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R4E is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R4E | GeForce GTS 150M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | GF106 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #773 | #791 |
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