Radeon HD 3300 vs Radeon HD 8850M
Radeon HD 3300
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Radeon HD 8850M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 3300 is positioned at rank 251 and the Radeon HD 8850M is on rank 329, so the Radeon HD 3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3300
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8850M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 666.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3300.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-666.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+666.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8850M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 3300 and Radeon HD 8850M
Radeon HD 3300
The Radeon HD 3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points. Launch price was $180.
Radeon HD 8850M
The Radeon HD 8850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 973 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 3300 scores 127 versus the Radeon HD 8850M's 973 — the Radeon HD 8850M leads by 666.1%. The Radeon HD 3300 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 8850M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8850M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3300) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8850M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127 | 973+666% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+140% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 3300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 3300) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8850M) — the Radeon HD 3300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8850M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 (11_1)+20% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Legacy (Radeon HD 3300) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 8850M). Decoder: UVD+ vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264/AVC,VC-1 (Radeon HD 3300) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 8850M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Legacy | UVD3 |
| Decoder | UVD+ | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264/AVC,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3300 draws 186W versus the Radeon HD 8850M's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3300) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8850M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 19.5+2686% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8850M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | Venus |
| Release | December 1 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #894 |
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