Radeon HD 8330E
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Radeon HD 8330E

AMD

G3D Mark

262

MSRP

$30

AVG Price

$5

February 25 2010
175 Watt
TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)

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 8330E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 262 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8330E

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8330E across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8330E specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8330E scores 262 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 2 (2009−2015) architecture (codename: Cypress), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1120 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 56 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.792 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8330E
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score262
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameCypress
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1120
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling56
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency800 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.792 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second44.80 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 2.1 x16
Transistor Count2,154 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#724
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8330E 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 8330E
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 Cache112 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 8330E 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 12 (FL12_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8330E
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (FL12_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 4.2, decoder: VCE 2.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8330E
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors1x
HDMI 1.4a PortsNumber of HDMI 1.4a display connectors1x
DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionUVD 4.2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCE 2.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8330E draws 175 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8330E
TDPPower consumption under load175 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Weight0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $30), the Radeon HD 8330E delivers 52 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #724 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8330E
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$30
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$5
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#724
Release DateFebruary 25 2010
Release Year2010

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
TMUs56
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache112 kB
L2 Cache512 kB
Core Clock800 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units1120
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 2.1 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count2,154 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate44.80
Manufacturing Process40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)175 Watt
Floating Point Performance1.792 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameCypress
ArchitectureTeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
Release DateFebruary 25 2010
Performance Ranking Position724

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