FirePro RG220 vs Radeon 3015e

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

Radeon 3015e

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro RG220

150

335

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

351

+4.8%

Radeon HD 7340G

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

Radeon HD 8400

Radeon HD 6520G

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

Radeon RX 7600M XT

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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.

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

#404

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1516%

#406

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1375%

#407

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1371%

#411

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1247%

#412

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1238%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

99%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

97%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

97%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

96%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

93%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

93%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3015e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon 3015e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro RG220 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 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro RG220.

Insight	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro RG220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon 3015e, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 133.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+133.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Radeon 3015e Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro RG220 and Radeon 3015e

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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

The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the Radeon 3015e reaches 351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 3015e uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 512 (Radeon 3015e). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e).

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
G3D Mark Score	335	351+5%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS+2%	1.247 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro RG220) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
DirectX	10.1	12 (12_1)+19%
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro RG220) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e). Decoder: None vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
Encoder	None	VCN 1.0
Decoder	None	VCN 1.0
Codecs		H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the Radeon 3015e's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 350W (Radeon 3015e). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro RG220	Radeon 3015e
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	2.2	7.0+218%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro RG220 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon 3015e launched at $49 and now averages $49. The FirePro RG220 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (FirePro RG220) vs 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) — the FirePro RG220 offers 133.3% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).