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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 8330E is positioned at rank #145 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 8330E

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
831%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
798%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
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789%
#4
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MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
788%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
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786%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
782%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
772%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
769%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
762%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
760%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
751%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
749%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
735%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
735%
#87
Radeon RX 7500
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
94%
#88
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93%
#89
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MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
89%
#130
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
916%
#145
Radeon HD 8330E
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
100%
#146
Radeon HD 8670D
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
99%
#147
Radeon R7 A370
MSRP: $149|Avg: $51
99%
#148
Radeon HD 5770
MSRP: $159|Avg: $159
97%
#149
Radeon HD 4770
MSRP: $109|Avg: $109
96%
#150
Radeon HD 8510G
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
95%
#151
Radeon HD 8550G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#152
GeForce GT 635
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
94%
#154
Radeon R7 A8-7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
93%
#155
Radeon HD 5670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
93%
#157
GeForce GT 740A
MSRP: $89|Avg: $20
91%
#158
Radeon HD 7420G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
90%
#159
Radeon HD 7500G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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. It holds Rank #145 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. 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
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#145
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#724
Release DateFebruary 25 2010
Release Year2010

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