Radeon R1E
AMD
G3D Mark
301
AVG Price
$49
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 R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R1E
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon R1E across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Among Us
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Counter-Strike 2
Elden Ring
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Genshin Impact
Hearts of Iron IV
League of Legends
Once Human
Palworld
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon R1E specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R1E scores 301 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) architecture (codename: Dragon Range), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 128 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 8 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 4 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.5632 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2200 MHz from a base of 400 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 301 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Dragon Range |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 128 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 8 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 4 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2200 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 400 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.5632 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 17.60 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #843 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R1E is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 32 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon R1E supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| Radeon Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.0 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | No |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DisplayPortx 0, HDMIx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC.
| Specification | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DisplayPortx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | HDMIx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 2.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 4.2 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R1E draws 15 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 75 under load.
| Specification | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 15 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $0), the Radeon R1E delivers 6 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #843 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|
| 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 | #843 |
| Release Date | January 3 2023 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 4 |
| TMUs | 8 |
| Vram | 0.5 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling + RSR |
| L0 Cache | 32 kB |
| L1 Cache | 32 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Core Clock | 400 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 128 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | Radeon Super Resolution: Yes | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 2 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 17.60 |
| Manufacturing Process | 5 nm |
| Driver Upscaling Tech | Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 0.5632 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Dragon Range |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) |
| Release Date | January 3 2023 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 843 |
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