Radeon R3 vs Radeon R1E

Radeon R3

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Radeon R1E

2023Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R3

314

+4.3%

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

Radeon HD4650

Radeon R5 235X

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

301

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

Radeon HD 6380G

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

Radeon HD 7400G

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. The Radeon R3 is positioned at rank #438 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon R3

#428

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1729%

#430

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1567%

#431

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1563%

#435

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1421%

#436

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1412%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

96%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

93%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R1E.

Insight	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R3 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon R1E.

Insight	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($49)

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 R3 Benchmark Check

Radeon R1E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3 and Radeon R1E

Radeon R3

The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 points.

Radeon R1E

The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R3 scores 314 and the Radeon R1E reaches 301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R1E uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3) vs 128 (Radeon R1E). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
G3D Mark Score	314+4%	301
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	512+300%	128
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+121%	0.5632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	2200 MHz+81%
ROPs	16+300%	4
TMUs	32+300%	8
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R3) vs 2 MB (Radeon R1E) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3) vs 12 (Radeon R1E). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2+20%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E).

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3 draws 50W versus the Radeon R1E's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3) vs 350W (Radeon R1E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R1E
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	6.3	20.1+219%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R1E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R1E costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Radeon R3) vs 6.1 (Radeon R1E) — the Radeon R3 offers 3.3% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).