Radeon R4E
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Radeon R4E vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

AMD

Radeon R4E

2017Core: 1183 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 R4E is positioned at rank #235 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 R4E

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1490%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1431%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1414%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1412%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1409%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1401%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1383%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1378%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1366%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1362%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1345%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1343%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1318%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1317%
#99
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
93%
#220
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1643%
#235
Radeon R4E
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
100%
#236
Radeon HD4650
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#237
Radeon HD 4850
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
98%
#238
Radeon R5 M240
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
97%
#239
Radeon HD 4350
MSRP: $35|Avg: $10
97%
#240
RADEON HD 6350
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
97%
#241
Radeon HD 4870
MSRP: $299|Avg: $25
95%
#244
Radeon HD 7560D
MSRP: $101|Avg: $15
92%
#246
GeForce GTS 250
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
91%
#248
GeForce G100
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
90%
#249
Radeon R7 M265
MSRP: $130|Avg: $30
89%
#250
Radeon HD 8250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
106%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
102%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
101%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
100%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
99%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
98%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
97%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
97%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
96%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
94%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
94%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
94%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
93%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
92%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
91%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
91%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
90%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R4E lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2341.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R4E.

InsightRadeon R4EGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2341.9%)
Leading raw performance (+2341.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 225.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon R4E.

InsightRadeon R4EGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+225.6%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($20)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R4E and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

AMD

Radeon R4E

The Radeon R4E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 487 points. Launch price was $79.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R4E scores 487 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 2341.9%. The Radeon R4E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4E) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4E) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R4EGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
487
11,892+2342%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9085 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS+889%
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
1755 MHz+56%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
24
80+233%
L1 Cache
0.09 MB
2.5 MB+2678%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R4EGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R4E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R4E) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R4EGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4E draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon R4E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4E) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.

FeatureRadeon R4EGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
50W-62%
130W
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
None
8-pin
Length
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
9.7
91.5+843%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon R4E launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The Radeon R4E costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon R4E) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 225% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon R4EGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$100-60%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$20-87%
$150
Performance per Dollar
24.4
79.3+225%
Codename
Lexa
GA106
Release
April 20 2017
January 4 2022
Ranking
#773
#224