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Radeon R5 220
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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 R5 220 is positioned at rank 252 and the Radeon HD 3650 AGP is on rank 650, 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 Radeon HD 3650 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP 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 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 Radeon HD 3650 AGP
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.
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 150 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 220 scores 147 and the Radeon HD 3650 AGP 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 Radeon HD 3650 AGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R5 220) vs 480 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Raw compute: 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3650 AGP).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 150+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+433% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.849 TFLOPS+742% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+700% | 8 |
| TMUs | 160+567% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+1233% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 3650 AGP 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 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 220 draws 275W versus the Radeon HD 3650 AGP's 45W — a 143.8% difference. The Radeon HD 3650 AGP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3650 AGP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 45W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 3.3+560% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 220 launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 3650 AGP launched at $80 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 220 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.8 (Radeon R5 220) vs 7.5 (Radeon HD 3650 AGP) — the Radeon R5 220 offers 30.7% better value. The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 3650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-56% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.8+31% | 7.5 |
| Codename | Hawaii | Onega |
| Release | November 5 2013 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #316 | #926 |
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