Radeon R2 vs Radeon HD 8330E

Radeon R2

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Radeon HD 8330E

2010Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R2

254

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

262

+3.1%

Radeon HD 6300M

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

Radeon RX 6550M

Radeon RX 7600M XT

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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.

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 Radeon HD 8330E

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

831%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

798%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

789%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

788%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

786%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

782%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

772%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

769%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

762%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

760%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

751%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

749%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

735%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

735%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

94%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

89%

#130

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

916%

#145

Radeon HD 8330E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

100%

#146

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#147

Radeon R7 A370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $51

99%

#148

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

97%

#149

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

96%

#150

Radeon HD 8510G

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

95%

#151

Radeon HD 8550G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#152

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

94%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#155

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

91%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

90%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8330E lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8330E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2.

Insight	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8330E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 910.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+910.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($5)

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.

Radeon R2 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8330E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2 and Radeon HD 8330E

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.

Radeon HD 8330E

The Radeon HD 8330E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 262 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R2 scores 254 and the Radeon HD 8330E reaches 262 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 8330E uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 8330E). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8330E).

Feature	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
G3D Mark Score	254	262+3%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	1120+192%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+128%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	96 KB	112 KB+17%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R2) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8330E) — the Radeon HD 8330E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R2) vs 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon HD 8330E). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
DirectX	12_0	12 (FL12_0)
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2) vs UVD 4.2 (Radeon HD 8330E). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCE 2.0.

Feature	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
Encoder	VCE 2.0	UVD 4.2
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCE 2.0
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8330E's 175W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8330E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R2	Radeon HD 8330E
TDP	50W-71%	175W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	5.1+240%	1.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 8330E launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8330E costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon R2) vs 52.4 (Radeon HD 8330E) — the Radeon HD 8330E offers 907.7% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).