ATI Radeon 3000 IGP

Benchmark Performance

The ATI Radeon 3000 IGP presents a unique benchmark profile: it holds a 50th percentile position among all GPUs in the database, yet its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. This combination indicates that while the hardware occupies a statistical midpoint in the overall distribution, it produces no measurable performance in standardized workloads — a reflection of its integrated graphics processor (IGP) nature rather than a flaw in the data.

The chip, built on the RS780 die using a 65 nm process, houses 40 shading units, 4 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 4 render output units (ROPs). These resources yield a pixel rate of 1.400 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1.400 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute throughput stands at 28.00 GFLOPS. These figures, when examined together, describe a part designed for basic display output rather than competitive rendering.

With no nearest rivals listed in the benchmark data, direct percentage comparisons against peer products are unavailable. The absence of rival scores means the 3000 IGP cannot be positioned relative to other integrated solutions or discrete entry-level cards using delta percentages. What the data does show is that the pixel and texture rates are identical at 1.400, which is characteristic of a balanced but minimal pipeline — each ROP processes one pixel per clock, and each TMU samples one texel per clock.

The 50th percentile ranking is notable only in the context of the entire GPU landscape, which includes thousands of discrete parts spanning multiple decades. For a TeraScale IGP from the 3000 generation, that percentile likely reflects the sheer number of lesser-performing legacy parts rather than any genuine competitive standing. The 0 average benchmark score is consistent across all recorded runs, meaning no workload produced a non-zero result.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The Radeon 3000 IGP does not include dedicated ray tracing cores. The absence of RT cores is confirmed by the null entries in the fact pack, and no tensor cores are present either. This places the part firmly in the pre-ray-tracing era of graphics hardware, where such features were not part of any consumer GPU architecture.

The API support reflects its TeraScale architecture lineage. DirectX support is listed as 10.0 (10_0), which was the contemporary standard for its generation. OpenGL support extends to version 3.3. Vulkan support is absent, with a null value recorded. This API set means the IGP can run applications built for DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3, but it cannot handle titles requiring DirectX 11 or later, nor any Vulkan-based workloads.

The feature set is further constrained by the absence of any hardware-accelerated compute capabilities beyond the basic FP32 pipeline. The 28.00 GFLOPS FP32 figure is the sole compute metric provided, and without FP16 or specialized cores, modern machine learning or ray-traced effects are entirely out of reach. The architecture is TeraScale, which predates the Graphics Core Next (GCN) and RDNA families, so even the fundamental shader model differs from later AMD parts.

For display output, the fact pack lists "Motherboard Dependent" — the IGP relies on the motherboard's integrated outputs, and the actual ports available vary by board design. The bus interface is PCIe 1.0 x16, which, while dated, provides sufficient bandwidth for the modest frame buffer traffic this IGP generates.

Memory Subsystem

The memory configuration is entirely system-shared. VRAM size, type, and bus width are all listed as "System Shared," with bandwidth recorded as "System Dependent." This means the IGP has no dedicated video memory; it borrows from the host system's main memory via the PCIe 1.0 x16 bus.

The practical implication of system-shared memory is that performance scales with the host system's RAM speed and capacity. A system with fast dual-channel memory will provide better frame rates than one with slow single-channel memory, but even the best-case system memory bandwidth is far below what a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM would offer. The "System Dependent" bandwidth designation makes it impossible to quote a fixed figure — the number varies with the motherboard and installed RAM.

For high-resolution gaming, this memory subsystem is a severe bottleneck. The lack of dedicated VRAM means textures must be stored in system RAM and transferred over the PCIe bus, which adds latency and consumes bandwidth that the CPU also needs. At 1080p or higher, the 40 shading units and 4 ROPs would be starved by memory throughput long before the compute pipeline reaches its limits. The 1.400 GPixel/s pixel rate, while low by discrete standards, is unlikely to be the limiting factor — the shared memory bandwidth will throttle performance first.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals array in the fact pack is empty, so no direct comparisons against specific competitor models can be made using the provided data. The absence of rival names, scores, and deltaPct values means the 3000 IGP cannot be positioned against any other GPU in the database.

The predecessor is listed as "Radeon IGP" and the successor as "TeraScale 2 IGP," providing generational context. The 3000 IGP sits between these two, representing a refinement of the original Radeon IGP design. The successor, TeraScale 2 IGP, would presumably offer improved shader efficiency and possibly higher clock speeds, but no benchmark data is provided to quantify that improvement.

Without rival data, the only comparative statement available is the 50th percentile ranking against all GPUs. That percentile is a statistical abstraction given the 0 average score — it does not reflect competitive performance but rather the distribution of all parts in the database. The transistor count of 180 million on an 85 mm² die (2.1M transistors per mm²) is modest by any standard, and the 65 nm process places it in an era where discrete GPUs already used significantly more complex chips.

Who Should Consider It

The Radeon 3000 IGP is suitable for basic computing tasks where 3D acceleration is not a priority. Benchmark data shows a 0 average score, meaning no measured workload produces a non-zero result — this is not a part for gaming, content creation, or any GPU-accelerated application. The 40 shading units and 28.00 GFLOPS FP32 throughput are sufficient for 2D desktop rendering and video playback, but nothing more demanding.

For users running legacy operating systems or software that requires only DirectX 10.0 (10_0) support, the 3000 IGP provides the necessary API compliance. The OpenGL 3.3 support covers a range of older OpenGL applications. However, any modern game, even at 720p with lowest settings, would exceed the capabilities of this IGP. The system-shared memory further limits any potential use case to low-resolution, low-detail scenarios that do not stress memory bandwidth.

The production status is "End-of-life," confirming that AMD no longer produces this part. It is relevant only for historical documentation or for those maintaining vintage systems with RS780-based motherboards. The PCIe 1.0 x16 interface and motherboard-dependent display outputs mean the IGP is tied to its host board — there is no upgrade path for the graphics alone.

Power and Cooling

The fact pack lists no TDP for the Radeon 3000 IGP, and no suggested PSU is provided. The power connector field is null, which is consistent with an integrated graphics processor that draws power from the motherboard's chipset supply rather than a dedicated PCIe power connector.

The slot width is listed as "IGP," indicating the part occupies no expansion slot — it is embedded in the motherboard chipset. This eliminates any need for a dedicated cooling solution beyond the motherboard's chipset heatsink. The 65 nm process and 180 million transistors suggest a modest thermal envelope, but without a TDP figure, no wattage can be quoted.

For system builders, the absence of a PSU recommendation means any power supply adequate for the host CPU and motherboard will suffice — the IGP adds no meaningful load. The lack of power connectors means no additional cabling is required. The cooling requirements are equally minimal: the chipset heatsink designed for the RS780 is sufficient, and no aftermarket cooling is necessary or possible for an integrated part.

The thermal characteristics are inherently tied to the motherboard design. Since the IGP is not a discrete card, its cooling is part of the board's chipset thermal solution. Users should ensure the motherboard's chipset heatsink is unobstructed and has adequate airflow, but no specialized cooling hardware is required. The end-of-life status means replacement parts are scarce, so any system using this IGP should be treated as a fixed configuration with no upgrade potential for the graphics subsystem.