Radeon R5 330
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Radeon R5 330

AMD

G3D Mark

523

MSRP

$81

AVG Price

$45

April 18 2017
50 Watt
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)

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 R5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. 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: 523 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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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 R5 330

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110%
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MSRP: $81|Avg: $45
100%
#642
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98%
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91%
#653
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#654
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89%
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89%
#656
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86%
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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R5 330 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R5 330 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 330 scores 523 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: Weston), 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.

SpecificationRadeon R5 330
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score523
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameWeston
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1024 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency730 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.7864 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second24.58 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count1,550 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#873
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 330 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R5 330
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 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 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache128 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R5 330 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 (FL 11_1), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon R5 330
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (FL 11_1)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

SpecificationRadeon R5 330
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 3.1
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 330 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon R5 330
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance168mm
Card Height69mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $45 (MSRP: $81), the Radeon R5 330 delivers 12 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #873 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R5 330
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$81
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$45
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#873
Release DateApril 18 2017
Release Year2017

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

21 specs

ROPs8
TMUs24
Vram2 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache128 kB
Core Clock730 MHz
Boost Clock1024 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units384
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count1,550 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate24.58
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)50 Watt
Floating Point Performance0.7864 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameWeston
ArchitectureGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
Release DateApril 18 2017
Performance Ranking Position873

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