RADEON X800 SE vs Radeon HD 3300
RADEON X800 SE
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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 X800 SE is positioned at rank 719 and the Radeon HD 3300 is on rank 251, so the Radeon HD 3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 SE
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2011). The RADEON X800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 3300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 SE, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 193.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+193.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 X800 SE and Radeon HD 3300
RADEON X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Radeon HD 3300
The Radeon HD 3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 SE scores 130 and the Radeon HD 3300 reaches 127 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon HD 3300 uses TeraScale 3, both on 4 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON X800 SE) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 SE) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3300).
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 130+2% | 127 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+100% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+673% | 1.92 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON X800 SE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3300 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON X800 SE) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3300) — the RADEON X800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+1500% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0b (RADEON X800 SE) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0b | 10.0+11% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 SE draws 55W versus the Radeon HD 3300's 186W — a 108.7% difference. The RADEON X800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 SE) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3300). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-70% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4+243% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 SE launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 3300 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 3300 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (RADEON X800 SE) vs 25.4 (Radeon HD 3300) — the Radeon HD 3300 offers 192% better value. The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON X800 SE | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $30-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.7 | 25.4+192% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Cayman |
| Release | January 6 2025 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #98 | #598 |
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