Radeon 3015e vs Radeon R5 235
Radeon 3015e
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon R5 235 is on rank 421, so the Radeon 3015e 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 Radeon R5 235
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 R5 235 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 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 3015e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 235.
| Insight | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon R5 235
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 R5 235
The Radeon R5 235 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 3015e scores 351 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3015e is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3015e) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3015e) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 351+4% | 336 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+60% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+89% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+18% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 3015e comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3015e) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon 3015e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e) vs None (Radeon R5 235). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | VCN 1.0 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3015e draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3015e) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 11.2+60% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3015e launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon 3015e offers 4.3% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon 3015e | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.2+4% | 6.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Jet |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #757 | #922 |
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