
Radeon R5 220
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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 R5 220 is positioned at rank 252 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is on rank 583, so the Radeon R5 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 220 and Mobility Radeon HD 4570

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 4570
The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 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: 150 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 220 scores 147 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 reaches 150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 220 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R5 220) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570). Raw compute: 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4570).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 150+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+220% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.849 TFLOPS+333% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 160+300% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+700% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 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 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 220) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 220) vs UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 220 draws 275W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4570's 50W — a 138.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 220) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 50W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 3.0+500% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 4570) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4570 offers 2% better value. The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Mobility Radeon HD 4570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-29% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8 | 10.0+2% |
| Codename | Hawaii | Broadway |
| Release | November 5 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #316 | #846 |
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