Radeon R3E vs Quadro FX 880M

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 Quadro FX 880M

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

100%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

92%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

87%

#112

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1247%

#127

Quadro FX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

97%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

94%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

93%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

90%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

84%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

84%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

83%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

83%

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 Quadro FX 880M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R3E.

Insight	Radeon R3E	Quadro FX 880M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%)
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 880M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3E and Quadro FX 880M

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.

Quadro FX 880M

The Quadro FX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 237 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R3E scores 225 versus the Quadro FX 880M's 237 — the Quadro FX 880M leads by 5.3%. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro FX 880M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 240 (Quadro FX 880M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 880M).

Feature	Radeon R3E	Quadro FX 880M
G3D Mark Score	225	237+5%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 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	Quadro FX 880M
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 Quadro FX 880M has 1 GB. The Quadro FX 880M 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 (Quadro FX 880M) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Quadro FX 880M
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 880M's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 350W (Quadro FX 880M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.