Radeon RX 5500 vs Radeon 3015e

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.

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1516%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1375%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1371%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1247%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1238%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

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Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

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Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

99%

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Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

97%

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Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

97%

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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

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Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

96%

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Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

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Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

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Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

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Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

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Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

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Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

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Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

93%

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Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

93%

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Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2417.7% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3015e.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2417.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2417.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $110 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1021.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon 3015e.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1021.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($49)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 and Radeon 3015e

Radeon RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 versus the Radeon 3015e's 351 — the Radeon RX 5500 leads by 2417.7%. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon 3015e uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 512 (Radeon 3015e). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
G3D Mark Score	8,837+2418%	351
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1408+175%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS+317%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1845 MHz+51%	1218 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	88+175%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3015e has 512 MB. The Radeon RX 5500 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e).

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 1.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the Radeon 3015e's 50W — a 75% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 350W (Radeon 3015e). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon 3015e
TDP	110W	50W-55%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	180mm	—
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	80.3+1047%	7.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon 3015e launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon 3015e costs 55.5% less ($61 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 1015.3% better value.