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AMD Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema)

AMD Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema)

The AMD Radeon R3 is an integrated DirectX 12 graphics card found in some AMD APUs (for example, the A4-6210 or A4 Micro-6400T). It offers 128 shader cores across two Compute Units and is based on the GCN architecture. Clock speeds can be up to 350 MHz on a Mullins APU, 600 MHz on a Beema APU or 686 MHz on a Carrizo-L APU. The GPU does not have dedicated VRAM and will access the main system memory(depending on the APU: single-channel DDR3L-1333 or DDR3L-1600).

Using its UVD (Unified Video Decoder), the GPU can support the CPU when decoding videos up to 4K. In addition, the chip integrates a specialized video encoder called VCE. Video streams can output via VGA, DVI, HDMI 1.4a and DisplayPort 1.2 to up to two external monitors.

The performance of the Radeon R3 varies greatly between different APUs as there is a very wide range of clock speeds. While the fastest models reach speeds similar to a Radeon HD 8400, slower versions offer a performance closer to a Radeon HD 8250. Typically, only older or very undemanding games like FIFA will play fluently.

Radeon R Series

Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L) compare 128 @ 0.85 GHz64 Bit
Radeon R4 (Beema) compare 128 @ 0.8 GHz64 Bit
Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema) 128 @ 0.35 - 0.69 GHz64 Bit
Radeon R2 (Mullins/Beema/Carrizo-L) compare 128 @ 0.3 - 0.6 GHz64 Bit
Radeon R6 (Mullins) compare 128 @ 0.5 GHz64 Bit
CodenameBeema/Mullins
ArchitectureGCN 1.1
Pipelines128 - unified
Core Speed350 - 686 (Boost) MHz
Memory Bus Width64 Bit
Shared Memoryyes
APIDirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.0
technology28 nm
Date of Announcement29.04.2014
CPU in Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema)GPU Base SpeedGPU Boost / Turbo
AMD A4-72104 x 1800 MHz, 12-25 W? MHz686 MHz
AMD A4-62104 x 1800 MHz, 15 W? MHz600 MHz
AMD A4 Micro-6400T4 x 1000 MHz, 4.5 W? MHz350 MHz
min. - max.? MHz350 - 686 MHz

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - 3DMark 11 + Fire Strike + Time Spy
1.9 pt (2%)
AMD Radeon HD 8180 -56%
...
AMD Radeon HD 8280 -17%
Intel UHD Graphics 605 -17%
AMD Radeon HD 7400G -15%
AMD Radeon HD 8330 -14%
AMD Radeon HD 7420G -7%
AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri) -7%
Intel HD Graphics 4000 -5%
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) -2%
AMD Radeon HD 8350G -1%
AMD Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema)
Intel HD Graphics 4200 1%
AMD Radeon HD 7620G 2%
Intel HD Graphics 5300 2%
AMD Radeon HD 8400 3%
Intel HD Graphics 505 6%
AMD Radeon R4 (Beema) 9%
AMD Radeon HD 8610G 12%
Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) 12%
AMD Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L) 13%
...
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop) 2711%
0%
100%
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Score
min: 1638     avg: 2296     median: 2391 (3%)     max: 2763 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
min: 2099     avg: 2847     median: 3049 (1%)     max: 3191 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Score
min: 219     avg: 359.8     median: 396.5 (1%)     max: 427 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
min: 253     avg: 384     median: 419.5 (1%)     max: 444 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Graphics
min: 22434     avg: 31629     median: 33757 (4%)     max: 36567 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Score
min: 444     avg: 619     median: 686 (1%)     max: 740 Points
+ 6 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance GPU
min: 394     avg: 576     median: 620 (1%)     max: 668 Points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   - Hide comparison chart
3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. total
min: 1331     avg: 1815     median: 1814.5 (1%)     max: 2298 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX
min: 1100     avg: 1512     median: 1511.5 (1%)     max: 1923 Points
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   - Hide comparison chart
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06
min: 2547     avg: 3595     median: 4010 (6%)     max: 4229 Points
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Unigine Heaven 2.1 - Heaven 2.1 high
min: 5.2     avg: 5.5     median: 5.5 (1%)     max: 5.7 fps
+ 2 benchmarks and specifications   - Hide comparison chart
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 2090     avg: 2732     median: 2908 (2%)     max: 3021 points
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Cinebench R11.5 Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 9.44     avg: 12.9     median: 13.9 (5%)     max: 14.55 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
min: 8.69     avg: 13.1     median: 14.4 (4%)     max: 14.88 fps
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit +
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 OpenGL Ref. Match 64 Bit
98 % (98%)
+ 4 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan
min: 14     avg: 17.8     median: 18.3 (5%)     max: 21 fps
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
GFXBench 3.0 - GFXBench 3.0 Manhattan Offscreen
min: 10.9     avg: 12     median: 11.7 (1%)     max: 13.3 fps
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - LuxMark v2.0 Room GPU
min: 33     avg: 54     median: 64 (0%)     max: 65 Samples/s
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
LuxMark v2.0 64Bit - LuxMark v2.0 Sala GPU
min: 57     avg: 92.7     median: 108 (0%)     max: 113 Samples/s
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
ComputeMark v2.1 - ComputeMark v2.1 Result
min: 257     avg: 348     median: 379 (0%)     max: 408 points
+ 3 benchmarks and specifications   + Show comparison chart
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Dirt Rally

Dirt Rally

2015
low 1024x768
49.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14.8  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
The Crew

The Crew

2014
low 1280x720
13.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age: Inquisition

2014
low 1024x768
15.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.4  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Far Cry 4

Far Cry 4

2014
low 1024x768
13.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
9.2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Assassin's Creed Unity

Assassin's Creed Unity

2014
low 1024x768
8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
5.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Civilization: Beyond Earth

Civilization: Beyond Earth

2014
low 1024x768
26.8 28.4 ~ 28 fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
9.2 9.8 ~ 10 fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2014

F1 2014

2014
low 1024x768
33  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
24  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
17  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
The Evil Within

The Evil Within

2014
low 1024x768
8.3  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
5.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Ryse: Son of Rome

Ryse: Son of Rome

2014
low 1024x768
11.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
7.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation

2014
low 1024x768
19.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
12.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

2014
low 1280x720
14.7  fps    + Compare
med. 1344x756
9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Fifa 15

Fifa 15

2014
low 1280x720
25.3  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
18.5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Sims 4

Sims 4

2014
low 1024x768
70.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
25.5  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Risen 3: Titan Lords

Risen 3: Titan Lords

2014
low 1024x768
19.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
11  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
GRID: Autosport

GRID: Autosport

2014
low 1024x768
55.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
22.6  fps    + Compare
high 1920x1080
12.5  fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Watch Dogs

Watch Dogs

2014
low 1024x768
10.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Wolfenstein: The New Order

Wolfenstein: The New Order

2014
low 1280x720
15.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1280x720
13.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Thief

Thief

2014
low 1024x768
9.6  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
7  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
5.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Assassin´s Creed IV: Black Flag

Assassin´s Creed IV: Black Flag

2013
low 1024x768
14.1  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.8  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
5.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
X-Plane 10.25

X-Plane 10.25

2013
low 1024x768
17.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
10.7  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
5.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Battlefield 4

Battlefield 4

2013
low 1024x768
20.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14.7  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
10.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman: Arkham Origins

2013
low 1024x768
32  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
18  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
9  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
F1 2013

F1 2013

2013
low 1024x768
19  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
14  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
13  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Total War: Rome II

Total War: Rome II

2013
low 1024x768
26.5  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
19.2  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
15.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Saints Row IV

Saints Row IV

2013
low 1280x720
10.4  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
8.3  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
4.3  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

2013
low 1024x768
18.8  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
11.5  fps    + Compare
high 1366x768
8.1  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Splinter Cell: Blacklist

2013
low 1024x768
21.2  fps    + Compare
med. 1366x768
13.1  fps    + Compare