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Radeon R5 220
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GeForce Go 7700
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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. The Radeon R5 220 is positioned at rank #252 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 220 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7700 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 R5 220 and GeForce Go 7700
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce Go 7700
The GeForce Go 7700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 220 scores 147 and the GeForce Go 7700 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 220 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce Go 7700 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R5 220) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 7700). Raw compute: 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220) vs 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7700).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 148 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+67% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.849 TFLOPS+45% | 3.333 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+400% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7700 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 7700) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 220) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+24% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 220) vs No (GeForce Go 7700). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 220 draws 275W versus the GeForce Go 7700's 230W — a 17.8% difference. The GeForce Go 7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 220) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 230W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.6+20% |
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