Radeon R3E vs Radeon R5 230

Radeon R3E

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Radeon R5 230

2017Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R3E

225

+1.4%

Radeon HD 7290M

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

222

0.0%

Radeon HD 7290M

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

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 Radeon R5 230

#490

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2445%

#492

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2217%

#493

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2211%

#497

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2010%

#498

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1997%

#500

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

100%

#501

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

100%

#502

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#503

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#504

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

98%

#505

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#506

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

96%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#513

Radeon HD 8510G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#514

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

95%

#515

Radeon HD 8650G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3E uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 230 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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 230.

Insight	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $49 for the Radeon R3E, it costs 49% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 93.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+93.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 R3E Benchmark Check

Radeon R5 230 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3E and Radeon R5 230

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.

Radeon R5 230

The Radeon R5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R3E scores 225 and the Radeon R5 230 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 Radeon R5 230 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 384 (Radeon R5 230). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 230). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
G3D Mark Score	225+1%	222
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+59%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+19%	1024 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R3E) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 230) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R3E) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 230). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
DirectX	12_0+7%	11.2
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon R5 230). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
Encoder	VCE 2.0	UVD 2.2
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 2.2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 230's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 350W (Radeon R5 230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon R3E	Radeon R5 230
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Perf/Watt	4.5+2%	4.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R5 230 launched at $50 and now averages $25. The Radeon R5 230 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (Radeon R3E) vs 8.9 (Radeon R5 230) — the Radeon R5 230 offers 93.5% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).