GeForce 820A vs Radeon R7E

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 820A is positioned at rank #452 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 820A

#442

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1953%

#444

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1770%

#445

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1765%

#449

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1605%

#450

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1594%

#452

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#453

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

100%

#454

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

99%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

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 R7E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 820A.

Insight	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 820A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 820A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 60.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+60.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️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.

GeForce 820A Benchmark Check

Radeon R7E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 820A and Radeon R7E

GeForce 820A

The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.

Radeon R7E

The Radeon R7E 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: 565 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 820A scores 556 and the Radeon R7E reaches 565 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 820A) vs 512 (Radeon R7E). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E).

Feature	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
G3D Mark Score	556	565+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	512+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.8192 TFLOPS+39%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	32+100%
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7E) — the GeForce 820A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 820A) vs 12_0 (Radeon R7E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: N/A (GeForce 820A) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
Encoder	N/A	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 820A draws 33W versus the Radeon R7E's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820A) vs 350W (Radeon R7E). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce 820A	Radeon R7E
TDP	33W-40%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	16.8+63%	10.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 820A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 820A costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce 820A) vs 11.5 (Radeon R7E) — the GeForce 820A offers 60.9% better value. The GeForce 820A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).