Radeon R5 M240 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4670
Radeon R5 M240
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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 M240 is positioned at rank 238 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is on rank 418, so the Radeon R5 M240 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 M240
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 46.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($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 M240 and Mobility Radeon HD 4670
Radeon R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
Mobility Radeon HD 4670
The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 463 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M240 scores 473 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 reaches 463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4670).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473+2% | 463 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 800+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+96% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 40+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 160 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M240 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+19% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M240) vs None (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M240 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4670's 30W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M240) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4670). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.8+3% | 15.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M240 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 launched at $67 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4670 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 23.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4670) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4670 offers 46.2% better value. The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | Mobility Radeon HD 4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $67-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.8 | 23.1+46% |
| Codename | Oland | M98 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #911 | #927 |
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