Radeon R1E
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Radeon R1E

AMD

G3D Mark

301

0

AVG Price

$49

January 3 2023
15 Watt
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)

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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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.

SpecificationRadeon R1E
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score301
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 2.0 (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameDragon Range
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute128
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling8
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending4
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2200 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency400 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.5632 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second17.60 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#843
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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.

SpecificationRadeon R1E
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 Cache32 kB
L2 Cache2 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R1E 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, Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon R1E
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNo
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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.

SpecificationRadeon R1E
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDisplayPortx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsHDMIx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 4.2
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC
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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.

SpecificationRadeon R1E
TDPPower consumption under load15 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75
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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.

SpecificationRadeon 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 DateJanuary 3 2023
Release Year2023

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