Radeon HD 3300
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Radeon HD 3300

AMD

G3D Mark

127

MSRP

$30

AVG Price

$5

December 1 2011
186 Watt
TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)

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 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 3300 is positioned at rank #251 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 HD 3300

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1715%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1648%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1628%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1626%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1622%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1613%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1593%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1587%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1572%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1568%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1549%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1546%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1518%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1517%
#236
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1891%
#251
Radeon HD 3300
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
100%
#252
Radeon R5 220
MSRP: $35|Avg: $15
99%
#254
Radeon HD 7350
MSRP: $40|Avg: $10
98%
#255
GeForce GTX 285
MSRP: $359|Avg: $30
97%
#256
Radeon HD 7570
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#257
Radeon HD 6380G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
95%
#258
Radeon HD 4550
MSRP: $59|Avg: $15
95%
#259
RADEON HD7450
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
94%
#260
GeForce GT 330
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
94%
#262
Radeon HD 7340G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
93%
#263
Radeon HD 8210E
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
92%
#264
Radeon 535DX
MSRP: $200|Avg: $40
91%
#266
GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
MSRP: $85|Avg: $15
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 3300 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 3300 scores 127 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 TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) architecture (codename: Cayman), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.92 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 3300
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score127
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 3 (2010−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameCayman
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency750 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.92 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second60.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count2,640 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#598
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 3300 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 3300
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 3300 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, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon HD 3300
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version10.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API3.3
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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Legacy, decoder: UVD+— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264/AVC,VC-1.

SpecificationRadeon HD 3300
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionLegacy
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD+
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264/AVC,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 3300 draws 186 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon HD 3300
TDPPower consumption under load186 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $30), the Radeon HD 3300 delivers 25 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #251 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #598 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 3300
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$30
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$5
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#251
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#598
Release DateDecember 1 2011
Release Year2011

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