Radeon R9 Nano
AMD
G3D Mark
4,609
MSRP
$649
AVG Price
$200
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 R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 Nano specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 Nano scores 4,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Fiji), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4096 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 256 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.192 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1000 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 4,609 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Fiji |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 4096 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 256 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1000 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 8.192 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 256.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 8,900 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #306 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 Nano is equipped with 2 GB of HBM video memory connected via a 4096-bit memory bus, delivering 512 GB/s of bandwidth.
| Specification | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | HBM |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 4096-bit |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 512 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon R9 Nano 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— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: HDMIx 0, DisplayPortx 1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0, decoder: UVD 6.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | HDMIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | DisplayPortx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 3.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 6.0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 Nano draws 175 Watt under load (TDP) — a 550W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 8-pin. Physical size: 152mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 175 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 550W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 152mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $200 (MSRP: $649), the Radeon R9 Nano delivers 23 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #306 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $200 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #306 |
| Release Date | August 27 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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