Radeon R3 vs Radeon R5E

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon R3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5E lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R3.

Insight	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 R5E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon R3, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.4%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3 and Radeon R5E

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 R5E

The Radeon R5E 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 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R3 scores 314 and the Radeon R5E reaches 315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R5E uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3) vs 512 (Radeon R5E). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E).

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
G3D Mark Score	314	315
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+52%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
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: 512 KB (Radeon R3) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5E) — the Radeon R3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3) vs H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E).

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
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-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3 draws 50W versus the Radeon R5E's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3) vs 0W (Radeon R5E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R3	Radeon R5E
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	6.3	21.0+233%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R5E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R5E costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Radeon R3) vs 6.4 (Radeon R5E) — the Radeon R5E offers 1.6% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).