Radeon HD 3200 vs RADEON X800GT
Radeon HD 3200
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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 X800GT is on rank 352, 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 X800GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800GT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The RADEON X800GT 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 HD 3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800GT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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. Although it costs $10 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.5% better value per dollar than the RADEON X800GT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.5%) | ❌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 HD 3200 and RADEON X800GT
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 X800GT
The RADEON X800GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 80 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3200 scores 82 and the RADEON X800GT reaches 80 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3200 is built on TeraScale 3 while the RADEON X800GT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 3,840 (RADEON X800GT). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3200) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800GT).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82+3% | 80 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 3840+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+742% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 80 | 240+200% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 768 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3200) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800GT) — the RADEON X800GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 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 X800GT's 250W — a 29.4% difference. The Radeon HD 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3200) vs 350W (RADEON X800GT). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-26% | 250W |
| 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 X800GT launched at $160 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 8.0 (RADEON X800GT) — the Radeon HD 3200 offers 2.5% better value. The RADEON X800GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | RADEON X800GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-69% | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+2% | 8.0 |
| Codename | Cayman | Navi 21 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #598 | #65 |
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