Mobility Radeon HD 540v
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Mobility Radeon HD 540v

AMD

G3D Mark

188

MSRP

$50

AVG Price

$15

January 7 2010
50 Watt
TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)

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.

Overview

The Mobility Radeon HD 540v 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: 188 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is positioned at rank #540 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 540v

#530
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
2888%
#532
2618%
#533
2611%
#537
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
2374%
#538
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
2358%
#540
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#541
99%
#542
99%
#543
Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#544
Radeon R9 M275
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#545
Mobility Radeon HD 5430
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
98%
#546
98%
#547
Radeon R5 M335
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
97%
#548
97%
#549
97%
#550
97%
#551
97%
#552
97%
#553
Radeon R5 M255
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#554
Mobility Radeon HD 565v
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
95%
#555
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Mobility Radeon HD 540v specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 540v scores 188 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Broadway), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 800 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.12 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 540v
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score188
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameBroadway
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute800
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency700 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.12 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second28.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count1,040 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#846
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 540v
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache80 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Mobility Radeon HD 540v supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 540v
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: UVD 2.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 540v
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsN/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNone
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 2.2
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 540v draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 75 under load.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 540v
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Weight0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $50), the Mobility Radeon HD 540v delivers 13 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #540 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #846 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationMobility Radeon HD 540v
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$15
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#540
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#846
Release DateJanuary 7 2010
Release Year2010

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