Radeon R2E
VS
GeForce 320M

Radeon R2E vs GeForce 320M

AMD

Radeon R2E

2013Core: 800 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 320M

2015Core: 549 MHzBoost: 549 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 GeForce 320M

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#91
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
259%
#93
234%
#94
234%
#98
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
213%
#99
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
211%
#101
GeForce 320M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
99%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
97%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
96%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
93%
#116
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 320M.

InsightRadeon R2EGeForce 320M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R2E remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 R2E and GeForce 320M

AMD

Radeon R2E

The Radeon R2E 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 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.

NVIDIA

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R2E scores 211 and the GeForce 320M reaches 210 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 320M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R2E) vs 384 (GeForce 320M). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M).

FeatureRadeon R2EGeForce 320M
G3D Mark Score
211
210
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8192 TFLOPS+94%
0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
128 KB
192 KB+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R2EGeForce 320M
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R2E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 320M has 256 MB. The Radeon R2E offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R2E) vs 1 MB (GeForce 320M) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R2EGeForce 320M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+100%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R2E draws 55W versus the GeForce 320M's 33W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2E) vs 350W (GeForce 320M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureRadeon R2EGeForce 320M
TDP
55W
33W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Height
0mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
3.8
6.4+68%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 320M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R2EGeForce 320M
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
Cape Verde
GM108
Release
December 20 2013
March 13 2015
Ranking
#738
#880