Radeon 3015e vs Radeon R4

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 Radeon R4 is on rank 279, so the Radeon R4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e

#404

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1516%

#406

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1375%

#407

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1371%

#411

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1247%

#412

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1238%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

99%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

97%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

97%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

96%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

93%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

93%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R4

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2097%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2014%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1991%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1987%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1983%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1972%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1947%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1940%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1922%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1917%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1894%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1890%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1855%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1854%

#264

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2312%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

98%

#284

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

96%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

93%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

93%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

89%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

82%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

78%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

77%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Radeon R4 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 Radeon R4.

Insight	Radeon 3015e	Radeon R4
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon 3015e, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 141.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3015e	Radeon R4
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+141.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3015e and Radeon R4

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.

Radeon R4

The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3015e scores 351 and the Radeon R4 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 Radeon R4 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3015e) vs 384 (Radeon R4). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3015e	Radeon R4
G3D Mark Score	351+1%	346
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+37%	0.9085 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+8%	1124 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3015e	Radeon R4
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 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon 3015e	Radeon R4
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3015e draws 50W versus the Radeon R4's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3015e) vs 350W (Radeon R4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon 3015e	Radeon R4
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Perf/Watt	7.0+1%	6.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3015e launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R4 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon R4 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) vs 17.3 (Radeon R4) — the Radeon R4 offers 140.3% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).