Radeon R2 vs GeForce GT 415
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 415 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415.
| Insight | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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 GeForce GT 415 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 222.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+222.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2 and GeForce GT 415
Radeon R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R2 scores 254 and the GeForce GT 415 reaches 251 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 415 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 144 (GeForce GT 415). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415).
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 254+1% | 251 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+167% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS+90% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 384 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R2) vs 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) — the GeForce GT 415 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 384 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R2) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 415). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2) vs No (GeForce GT 415). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 415's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 350W (GeForce GT 415). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-29% | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+42% | 3.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 415 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon R2) vs 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 221.2% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GT 415 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $15-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2 | 16.7+221% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GF116 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #858 | #849 |
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