Radeon 3015e vs GeForce 6500
Radeon 3015e
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon 3015e is positioned at rank 414 and the GeForce 6500 is on rank 359, so the GeForce 6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3015e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon 3015e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 3015e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 823.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6500.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+823.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-823.7%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $49 for the Radeon 3015e, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 3015e and GeForce 6500
Radeon 3015e
The Radeon 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points.
GeForce 6500
The GeForce 6500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3015e scores 351 versus the GeForce 6500's 38 — the Radeon 3015e leads by 823.7%. The Radeon 3015e is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 6500 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3015e) vs 384 (GeForce 6500). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e) vs 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 351+824% | 38 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+53% | 0.8125 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 3015e comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6500 has 256 MB. The Radeon 3015e offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3015e) vs 256 KB (GeForce 6500) — the Radeon 3015e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6500). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+33% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e) vs No (GeForce 6500). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6500).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | VCN 1.0 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3015e draws 50W versus the GeForce 6500's 65W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3015e) vs 350W (GeForce 6500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-23% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0+1067% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3015e launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 6500 launched at $100 and now averages $5. The GeForce 6500 costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) vs 7.6 (GeForce 6500) — the GeForce 6500 offers 5.6% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2 | 7.6+6% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GK107 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | September 6 2012 |
| Ranking | #757 | #719 |
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