Radeon VE vs GeForce3 Ti 500

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 GeForce3 Ti 500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

725400%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696900%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

688800%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

687600%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

686200%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

682300%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

673700%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

671200%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

665000%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

663200%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

655200%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

653800%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

642000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

641600%

#375

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

800000%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce3 Ti 500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon VE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon VE.

Insight	Radeon VE	GeForce3 Ti 500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce3 Ti 500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 50% better value per dollar than the Radeon VE.

Insight	Radeon VE	GeForce3 Ti 500
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 VE and GeForce3 Ti 500

Radeon VE

The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce3 Ti 500

The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon VE scores 2 versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 3 — the GeForce3 Ti 500 leads by 50%. The Radeon VE is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce3 Ti 500 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VE) vs 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 2407 MHz.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce3 Ti 500
G3D Mark Score	2	3+50%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840	21760+467%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.44 TFLOPS	104.8 TFLOPS+680%
Boost Clock	1750 MHz	2407 MHz+38%
ROPs	64	176+175%
TMUs	240	680+183%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	21.3 MB+2166%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce3 Ti 500
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VE) vs 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce3 Ti 500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7_0 (Radeon VE) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce3 Ti 500
DirectX	7_0	8.1+16%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon VE draws 295W versus the GeForce3 Ti 500's 575W — a 64.4% difference. The Radeon VE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon VE) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon VE	GeForce3 Ti 500
TDP	295W-49%	575W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	183mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	0.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon VE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (Radeon VE) vs 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 offers 100+% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).