Radeon HD 2900 GT vs Radeon R5E
Radeon HD 2900 GT
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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. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is positioned at rank #661 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 GT
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2900 GT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2900 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 202.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+202.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 HD 2900 GT and Radeon R5E
Radeon HD 2900 GT
The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Radeon R5E
The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2900 GT scores 292 versus the Radeon R5E's 315 — the Radeon R5E leads by 7.9%. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5E uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 512 (Radeon R5E). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 292 | 315+8% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 512+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 0.8192 TFLOPS+18% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 12 (12_0)+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2900 GT draws 25W versus the Radeon R5E's 15W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 0W (Radeon R5E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W | 15W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.7 | 21.0+79% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R5E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon HD 2900 GT costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 6.4 (Radeon R5E) — the Radeon HD 2900 GT offers 204.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | Radeon R5E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $170 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+205% | 6.4 |
| Codename | Thames | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 7 2013 | December 20 2013 |
| Ranking | #883 | #738 |
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