Radeon 3020e vs Mobility Radeon HD 4830

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 Mobility Radeon HD 4830

#516

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2756%

#518

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2498%

#519

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2491%

#523

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2265%

#524

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2250%

#526

Mobility Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

100%

#527

Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#528

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#529

Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#530

Mobility Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#531

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#532

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#533

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#534

Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#536

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#538

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#539

Radeon R7 M445

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#540

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#541

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3020e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Radeon 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3020e.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $49 for the Radeon 3020e, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 148.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+148.4%)
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 3020e and Mobility Radeon HD 4830

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e 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: 505 points.

Mobility Radeon HD 4830

The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3020e scores 505 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 reaches 512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4830).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
G3D Mark Score	505	512+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+42%	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
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)

The Radeon 3020e comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3020e) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) — the Radeon 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
DirectX	12 (12_1)+19%	10.1
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
Encoder	VCN 1.0	Avivo HD
Decoder	VCN 1.0	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4830's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4830). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	Mobility Radeon HD 4830
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	10.1	17.1+69%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3020e launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 launched at $130 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4830 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) vs 25.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 4830) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4830 offers 148.5% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).