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Radeon R5E
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5E.
| Insight | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $49), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 316.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+316.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 R5E and FirePro V3800
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.
FirePro V3800
The FirePro V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 321 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5E scores 315 and the FirePro V3800 reaches 321 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5E is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R5E) vs 800 (FirePro V3800). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 321+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 1.104 TFLOPS+35% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R5E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E) vs 11.2 (FirePro V3800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E) vs None (FirePro V3800). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5E draws 15W versus the FirePro V3800's 74W — a 132.6% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon R5E) vs 350W (FirePro V3800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 21.0+388% | 4.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The FirePro V3800 costs 75.5% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon R5E) vs 26.8 (FirePro V3800) — the FirePro V3800 offers 318.7% better value. The Radeon R5E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5E | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $12-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 26.8+319% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Juniper |
| Release | December 20 2013 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #738 | #780 |
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