Radeon 3000 vs Radeon HD 3000

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 HD 3000

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3778%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3630%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

3588%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3581%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3574%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

3554%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

3509%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3496%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3464%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

3454%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

3413%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3405%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

3344%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3342%

#301

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

4167%

#316

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#317

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#318

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#319

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

89%

#320

Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

88%

#321

Radeon HD 3200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

#322

Radeon HD 2350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $48

80%

#323

Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

80%

#324

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

79%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

72%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

68%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

60%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

58%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3000 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3000.

Insight	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 3000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 3000, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 380% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+380%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 3000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3000 and Radeon HD 3000

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 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: 98 points.

Radeon HD 3000

The Radeon HD 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 96 points. Launch price was $180.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3000 scores 98 and the Radeon HD 3000 reaches 96 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3000 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 3000 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3000) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3000). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3000).

Feature	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
G3D Mark Score	98+2%	96
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1280+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	1.92 TFLOPS+54%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Radeon 3000) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
DirectX	10_0	10.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Radeon 3000) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3000). Decoder: Avivo HD vs UVD.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
Encoder	Avivo HD	UVD
Decoder	Avivo HD	UVD

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3000 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 3000's 186W — a 115.3% difference. The Radeon 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3000) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon 3000	Radeon HD 3000
TDP	50W-73%	186W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	2.0+300%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 3000 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 3000 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon 3000) vs 9.6 (Radeon HD 3000) — the Radeon HD 3000 offers 380% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).