Radeon R3E vs GeForce GT 220

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 GT 220

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2253%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2164%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2139%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2135%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2131%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2119%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2092%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2084%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2065%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2060%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2035%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2030%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1994%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1993%

#272

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2484%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

100%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

88%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

84%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

83%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

83%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

82%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

79%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

78%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

76%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

75%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 220 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R3E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 220 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R3E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.4% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 220.

Insight	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 R3E and GeForce GT 220

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E 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: 225 points.

GeForce GT 220

The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R3E scores 225 and the GeForce GT 220 reaches 222 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 220 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 240 (GeForce GT 220). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220).

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
G3D Mark Score	225+1%	222
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	512+113%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+100%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
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 R3E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R3E) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 220) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
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_0 (Radeon R3E) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 220). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
DirectX	12_0+19%	10.1
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E) vs No (GeForce GT 220). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 220's 236W — a 130.1% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R3E	GeForce GT 220
TDP	50W-79%	236W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	4.5+400%	0.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (Radeon R3E) vs 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) — the Radeon R3E offers 2.2% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).