GeForce 320M vs Radeon R2E

NVIDIA

GeForce 320M

2015Core: 549 MHzBoost: 549 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R2E

2013Core: 800 MHz
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GeForce 320M vs Radeon R2E Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 320M vs Radeon R2E: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 320M

2015

Why buy it

  • 17.3% more average FPS across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Draws 33W instead of 55W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon R2E

2013

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce 320M across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 66.7% higher power demand at 55W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 320M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 17.3% in average FPS across 41 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon R2E instead at 211 vs 210, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 320M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 320M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 320M vs Radeon R2E Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

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).

FeatureGeForce 320MRadeon 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 320M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R2E leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 320MRadeon R2E
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 320M has 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R2E carries 512 MB. Radeon R2E gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 320M and 64-bit on the Radeon R2E. 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.

FeatureGeForce 320MRadeon 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.

FeatureGeForce 320MRadeon R2E
TDP
33W-40%
55W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Height
0mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
6.4+68%
3.8
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 320M (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 320MRadeon R2E
MSRP
$0
Codename
GM108
Cape Verde
Release
March 13 2015
December 20 2013
Ranking
#880
#738

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