AMD Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics

AMD Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics is an integrated graphics processor based on the GCN 2.0 architecture, built on a 28 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It was released in mid-2014 and is now end-of-life, positioned as a successor to the TeraScale 3 IGP and predecessor to the GCN 3.0 IGP. The chip, codenamed Beema, integrates 930 million transistors on a 107 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 8.7 million per square millimeter. This analysis examines its benchmark position, memory characteristics, feature set, and suitability for specific use cases based solely on the provided data.

Benchmark Performance

The Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics holds a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the benchmark database, placing it squarely in the median of all tracked graphics solutions. However, the average benchmark score is recorded as 0, which limits direct quantitative comparisons against other products. The nearestRivals array is empty, meaning no direct competitor scores or deltaPct values are available for this entry. Consequently, performance interpretation must rely on the architectural specifications and the percentile placement rather than head-to-head percentage deltas.

The compute throughput is defined by 128 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, and 4 raster output pipelines. These yield a pixel rate of 3.200 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 6.400 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 204.8 GFLOPS, which indicates a modest compute capability typical of a low-power integrated solution from the 2014 era. In practical terms, this places the R5 Mobile Graphics well below discrete GPUs of its time, but the 50th percentile ranking suggests that among all GPUs—including many older and lower-end parts—it sits at the midpoint. Without rival scores, the data does not support claims of being ahead of or behind specific competitors; the only defensible statement is its median standing in the overall distribution.

The lack of benchmark scores and rivals means the analysis cannot provide percentage deltas. What can be inferred from the specifications is that the 4 ROPs and 8 TMUs are the primary constraints for fill-rate-bound workloads. The 204.8 GFLOPS FP32 figure is approximately one-tenth of what a mid-range discrete card from the same era would offer, but for an IGP drawing 15 W, it represents a balanced allocation of resources. The data shows a design focused on minimizing power consumption while providing basic 3D acceleration, not on competing with dedicated graphics.

Memory Subsystem

The memory configuration is entirely system-dependent. The Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics uses System Shared memory for both capacity and type, with the bus width also designated as System Shared. The bandwidth is listed as System Dependent, meaning it varies based on the host platform’s memory configuration—likely dual-channel versus single-channel DDR3 or DDR4 in laptops of that period. This architecture has no dedicated VRAM; all graphics data resides in the main system memory, which is accessed through the IGP’s memory controller interface.

For high-resolution workloads, this shared-memory arrangement is a significant limitation. The available bandwidth is not a fixed figure but scales with the system memory speed and channel count. In a best-case dual-channel configuration, the bandwidth could be sufficient for 720p gaming at low settings, but the data does not specify any concrete numbers. The lack of a dedicated bus width means the fill rate (3.200 GPixel/s) is the more reliable performance indicator, as it does not depend on system memory specifics. At resolutions above 1080p, the combination of only 4 ROPs and system-shared bandwidth would likely become a bottleneck, though the fact pack provides no explicit resolution-based benchmarks to confirm this. The memory subsystem is best described as minimal—it exists solely to support the IGP’s basic rendering needs without adding cost or complexity to the motherboard.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores; these fields are null in the specification. This is expected for a GCN 2.0 IGP from 2014, as ray tracing hardware did not appear in AMD GPUs until much later generations. The feature set is defined by its API support: DirectX 12 (feature level 12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. These API versions are notably forward-looking for the hardware’s age, as OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170 are modern specifications that were not fully utilized by software at the time of release.

The DirectX 12 (12_0) support means the IGP can run games and applications that require DX12’s explicit multi-threading and lower-overhead features, though its 204.8 GFLOPS compute capability will limit actual performance. The Vulkan 1.2.170 support similarly enables modern cross-platform titles to run, but again, the hardware constraints will dominate. There are no RT or tensor cores, so any form of hardware-accelerated ray tracing or AI-based upscaling is entirely absent. The pixel and texture rates (3.200 GPixel/s and 6.400 GTexel/s) are the practical limits for any rendering workload, regardless of API version. The display outputs are listed as Portable Device Dependent, meaning the actual connectors are determined by the laptop manufacturer, not the GPU itself. The bus interface is IGP, confirming it has no external PCIe connection.

FAQ

Q: What is the transistor count and die size of the Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics?

A: The chip contains 930 million transistors on a 107 mm² die, fabricated on a 28 nm process at GlobalFoundries.

Q: Does this GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: No. The rtCores and tensorCores fields are null, indicating no dedicated ray tracing or tensor hardware is present.

Q: What API versions are supported?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 (feature level 12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170.

Q: How much VRAM does it have?

A: It has no dedicated VRAM. Memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all System Shared or System Dependent, relying entirely on the host system’s RAM.

Q: What is the pixel fill rate?

A: The pixel rate is 3.200 GPixel/s, derived from 4 ROPs and the core clock (which is not specified in the data).

Q: Is this GPU still in production?

A: No, its production status is End-of-life. It was released on June 13, 2014, and has been succeeded by GCN 3.0 IGP.

Who Should Consider It

Given the 50th percentile ranking and the absence of any benchmark scores, the Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics is suitable only for very light, legacy, or non-gaming workloads. The 204.8 GFLOPS FP32 performance and 3.200 GPixel/s fill rate indicate that it can handle 2D desktop compositing, video playback (assuming hardware decode support, which is not specified), and very old or low-requirement 3D applications. For gaming, the data suggests 720p at low to medium settings might be achievable for titles from the early 2010s or earlier, but the shared memory bandwidth and only 4 ROPs will cause significant frame rate drops in any modern game.

Users who acquired laptops with this IGP in 2014 would have found it adequate for office productivity, web browsing, and streaming video. It is not a candidate for high-resolution gaming—1080p is likely beyond its capabilities except for the most undemanding e-sports titles, and even that is speculative given the lack of benchmark data. The 50th percentile placement among all GPUs includes many similarly weak integrated parts, so this is not a standout performer in any category. It is best considered a fallback option for systems where discrete graphics are unavailable, and its primary value lies in its low power draw (15 W TDP) rather than any performance attribute. For any modern workload requiring 3D acceleration, the data strongly indicates this GPU will be the bottleneck.

Power and Cooling

The Radeon R5 Mobile Graphics has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 15 W, which is typical for an integrated part of this era. This low figure means it requires no dedicated cooling solution; the slot width is listed as IGP, indicating it is soldered to the motherboard and shares the system’s thermal solution—usually a heat pipe and fan designed for the laptop’s CPU. The power connectors field is null, and the suggested PSU is also null, which is consistent with an IGP that draws power from the motherboard’s voltage regulator modules rather than a separate power supply.

For a desktop system with this IGP (if it were used in a socketed configuration, which is not indicated), the 15 W TDP would be easily handled by any standard ATX power supply, but the fact pack provides no wattage recommendation. The lack of power connectors means no external power cables are required. The cooling requirement is minimal—a passive heatsink might suffice in some chassis, but the data does not specify this. The 28 nm process at GlobalFoundries with 930 million transistors in a 107 mm² die contributes to the low power draw, but the actual operating temperatures are not provided. The bus interface is IGP, confirming it is not a discrete card with its own cooling. The display outputs are Portable Device Dependent, meaning the power delivery and thermal design are ultimately dictated by the laptop’s OEM, not by AMD’s reference specification. In summary, the 15 W TDP is the only power-related figure available, and it indicates that this GPU is highly power-efficient but also thermally constrained to low-performance operation.