Radeon 3000
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Radeon 3000

AMD

G3D Mark

98

0

AVG Price

$49

May 13 2019
50 Watt
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)

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.

Overview

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

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 Radeon 3000

#809
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130%
#810
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#811
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#812
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#813
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120%
#814
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117%
#815
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115%
#816
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#817
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112%
#818
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#819
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110%
#820
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#822
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#823
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#824
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
100%
#825
96%
#826
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95%
#827
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92%
#828
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90%
#829
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84%
#830
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83%
#831
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83%
#832
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81%
#833
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61%
#834
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60%
#835
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60%
#836
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
50%
#837
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44%
#838
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40%
#839
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37%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon 3000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon 3000 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3000 scores 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Polaris 23), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.247 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1218 MHz from a base of 1082 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon 3000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score98
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 4.0 (2016−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenamePolaris 23
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute512
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1218 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1082 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.247 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second38.98 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count2,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#757
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3000 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon 3000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache128 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon 3000 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 10_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon 3000
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10_0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportHybrid CrossFire
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Display & Media

Display outputs: VGAx 0, DVIx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Avivo HD, decoder: Avivo HD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationRadeon 3000
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsVGAx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsDVIx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionAvivo HD
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionAvivo HD
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3000 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon 3000
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $0), the Radeon 3000 delivers 2 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #757 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon 3000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$0
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$49
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#757
Release DateMay 13 2019
Release Year2019

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs16
TMUs32
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache128 kB
L2 Cache512 kB
Core Clock1082 MHz
Boost Clock1218 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units512
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count2,200 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate38.98
Manufacturing Process14 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)50 Watt
Floating Point Performance1.247 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenamePolaris 23
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (2016−2020)
Release DateMay 13 2019
Performance Ranking Position757

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