Radeon 3015e vs GeForce 7950 GT
Radeon 3015e
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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.
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. The Radeon 3015e is positioned at rank 414 and the GeForce 7950 GT is on rank 329, so the GeForce 7950 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3015e uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3015e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7950 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 3015e is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7950 GT.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 Radeon 3015e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the GeForce 7950 GT, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3015e and GeForce 7950 GT
Radeon 3015e
The Radeon 3015e 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: 351 points.
GeForce 7950 GT
The GeForce 7950 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 3015e scores 351 and the GeForce 7950 GT reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3015e is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 7950 GT uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3015e) vs 640 (GeForce 7950 GT). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 351+1% | 346 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 1.389 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+12% | 1085 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3015e) vs 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+33% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e) vs No (GeForce 7950 GT). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7950 GT).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | VCN 1.0 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3015e draws 50W versus the GeForce 7950 GT's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3015e) vs 250W (GeForce 7950 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0+52% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3015e launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 and now averages $50. The Radeon 3015e costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) vs 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) — the Radeon 3015e offers 4.3% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-84% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2+4% | 6.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GM107 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #757 | #501 |
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