Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs GeForce GTX 295
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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.
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. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank 278 and the GeForce GTX 295 is on rank 301, so the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 295
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 295 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 295 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+250%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 295 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 295 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $350), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 589.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+589.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Ryzen 7 3700U and GeForce GTX 295
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce GTX 295
The GeForce GTX 295 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 480 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 289W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,198 points. Launch price was $500.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 and the GeForce GTX 295 reaches 1,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 295 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 480 (GeForce GTX 295). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 295).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217+2% | 1,198 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+113% | 480 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+235% | 0.5962 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 32+14% | 28 ×2 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80 ×2+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+129% | 224 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 295 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 295 offers 250% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 295) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.75 GB+250% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+129% | 224 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 295's 289W — a 97.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 680W (GeForce GTX 295). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-65% | 289W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-49% | 680W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2+198% | 4.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce GTX 295 launched at $499 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 295 costs 85.7% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 24.0 (GeForce GTX 295) — the GeForce GTX 295 offers 585.7% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce GTX 295 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-30% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $50-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 24.0+586% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GT200B |
| Release | June 18 2015 | January 8 2009 |
| Ranking | #467 | #816 |
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