GeForce GT 330M vs Radeon R3E

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 GT 330M is positioned at rank #114 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 GT 330M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

656%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

631%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

623%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

622%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

621%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

617%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

610%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

607%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

602%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

600%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

593%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

592%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

581%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

581%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

89%

#99

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

724%

#114

GeForce GT 330M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

95%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

94%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

93%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

90%

#127

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

89%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

88%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 330M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R3E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 330M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 330M	Radeon R3E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R3E 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 GT 330M Benchmark Check

Radeon R3E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 330M and Radeon R3E

GeForce GT 330M

The GeForce GT 330M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 221 points. Launch price was $79.

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E 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: 225 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 330M scores 221 and the Radeon R3E reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330M is built on Pascal while the Radeon R3E uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330M) vs 512 (Radeon R3E). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330M) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 330M	Radeon R3E
G3D Mark Score	221	225+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+21%	1218 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+13%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 330M	Radeon R3E
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 GT 330M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R3E has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 330M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 330M	Radeon R3E
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	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: 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330M) vs 12_0 (Radeon R3E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GT 330M	Radeon R3E
DirectX	11 (10_1)	12_0+9%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 330M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GT 330M	Radeon R3E
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 330M draws 30W versus the Radeon R3E's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 330M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 330M) vs 350W (Radeon R3E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.