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Radeon HD 3200
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RADEON X800 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 3200 is positioned at rank 321 and the RADEON X800 GT is on rank 361, so the Radeon HD 3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3200
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 GT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The RADEON X800 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 GT, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 46.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 HD 3200 and RADEON X800 GT
Radeon HD 3200
The Radeon HD 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points. Launch price was $180.
RADEON X800 GT
The RADEON X800 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 84 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3200 scores 82 and the RADEON X800 GT reaches 84 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3200 is built on TeraScale 3 while the RADEON X800 GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 GT). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3200) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82 | 84+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 4608+260% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+980% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 80 | 288+260% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 1 MB+223% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 3200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 GT has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3200) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 GT) — the RADEON X800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3200 draws 186W versus the RADEON X800 GT's 300W — a 46.9% difference. The Radeon HD 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3200) vs 350W (RADEON X800 GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-38% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4+33% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X800 GT launched at $249 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 3200 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 5.6 (RADEON X800 GT) — the Radeon HD 3200 offers 46.4% better value. The RADEON X800 GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-80% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+46% | 5.6 |
| Codename | Cayman | Navi 21 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #598 | #42 |
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