GeForce 320M vs Radeon R2E

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. The GeForce 320M is positioned at rank #101 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce 320M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#91

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

259%

#93

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

234%

#94

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

234%

#98

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

213%

#99

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

211%

#101

GeForce 320M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

99%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

96%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 320M.

Insight	GeForce 320M	Radeon R2E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R2E remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce 320M Benchmark Check

Radeon R2E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 320M and Radeon R2E

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

Radeon R2E

The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 320M scores 210 and the Radeon R2E reaches 211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R2E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 512 (Radeon R2E). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E).

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon R2E
G3D Mark Score	210	211
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.8192 TFLOPS+94%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon R2E
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)

The GeForce 320M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R2E has 512 MB. The Radeon R2E offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 320M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R2E) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 320M	Radeon R2E
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the Radeon R2E's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 350W (Radeon R2E). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.