Radeon R2
AMD
G3D Mark
254
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 R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R2
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon R2 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Baldur's Gate 3
Counter-Strike 2
Destiny 2
Dota 2
Garry's Mod
Grand Theft Auto V
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon R2 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R2 scores 254 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 GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Polaris 24), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7864 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1024 MHz from a base of 730 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 254 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Polaris 24 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 384 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 24 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 8 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1024 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 730 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 24.58 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 1,550 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #858 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R2 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 R2 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 96 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon R2 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_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 1.2 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: VGAx 0, HDMIx 1, DVIx 2 — 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.
| Specification | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | VGAx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | HDMIx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | DVIx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 2.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 4.2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R2 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 50 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $0), the Radeon R2 delivers 5 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #858 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|
| 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 | #858 |
| Release Date | May 13 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 |
| Vram | 0.5 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling |
| L1 Cache | 96 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 kB |
| Core Clock | 730 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 384 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Transistor Count | 1,550 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Texture Fill Rate | 24.58 |
| Manufacturing Process | 28 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Polaris 24 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) |
| Release Date | May 13 2019 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 858 |
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