Radeon R4E
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Radeon R4E

AMD

G3D Mark

487

MSRP

$100

AVG Price

$20

April 20 2017
50 Watt
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)

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 Radeon R4E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 487 points. Launch price was $79.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R4E is positioned at rank #235 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 Radeon R4E

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1490%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1431%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1414%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1412%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1409%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1401%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1383%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1378%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1366%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1362%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1345%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1343%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1318%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1317%
#99
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
93%
#220
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1643%
#235
Radeon R4E
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
100%
#236
Radeon HD4650
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#237
Radeon HD 4850
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
98%
#238
Radeon R5 M240
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
97%
#239
Radeon HD 4350
MSRP: $35|Avg: $10
97%
#240
RADEON HD 6350
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
97%
#241
Radeon HD 4870
MSRP: $299|Avg: $25
95%
#244
Radeon HD 7560D
MSRP: $101|Avg: $15
92%
#246
GeForce GTS 250
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
91%
#248
GeForce G100
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
90%
#249
Radeon R7 M265
MSRP: $130|Avg: $30
89%
#250
Radeon HD 8250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R4E specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R4E scores 487 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 GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Lexa), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.9085 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1124 MHz from a base of 1183 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon R4E
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score487
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 4.0 (2016−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameLexa
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1124 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1183 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.9085 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second28.39 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count2,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#773
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R4E is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R4E
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R4E 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.

SpecificationRadeon R4E
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4E draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None.

SpecificationRadeon R4E
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeNone
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $100), the Radeon R4E delivers 24 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #235 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #773 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R4E
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$20
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#235
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#773
Release DateApril 20 2017
Release Year2017

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