Radeon Ryzen 5 150 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 150, it costs 71% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 244.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+244.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Ryzen 5 150 and Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,553 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 scores 2,595 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G reaches 2,553 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,595+2% | 2,553 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1792+250% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+1262% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 2300 MHz+94% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 112+250% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 draws 50W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 43W — a 15.1% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 300W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 43W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9 | 59.4+14% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G launched at $299 and now averages $100. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G costs 71.4% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 25.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G offers 244.6% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $299-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $100-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 25.5+245% |
| Codename | Lexa | Navi 33 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #617 | #229 |
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