GeForce 8300 GS vs Radeon HD 2400

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 GeForce 8300 GS is positioned at rank 625 and the Radeon HD 2400 is on rank 323, so the Radeon HD 2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300 GS

#615

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4720%

#617

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4279%

#618

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4268%

#622

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3881%

#623

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3854%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#631

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

93%

#632

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

92%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

91%

#636

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

91%

#637

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#638

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

90%

#639

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

89%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

4741%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4555%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

4502%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4494%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4485%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

4459%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

4403%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4387%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4346%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

4335%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

4282%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4273%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

4196%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4193%

#308

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

5229%

#323

Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

100%

#324

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

99%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

91%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

86%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

76%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

73%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

56%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

56%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 2400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8300 GS.

Insight	GeForce 8300 GS	Radeon HD 2400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 2400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 426.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 8300 GS	Radeon HD 2400
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+426.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

GeForce 8300 GS Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 2400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8300 GS and Radeon HD 2400

GeForce 8300 GS

The GeForce 8300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.

Radeon HD 2400

The Radeon HD 2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 121 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8300 GS scores 115 versus the Radeon HD 2400's 121 — the Radeon HD 2400 leads by 5.2%. The GeForce 8300 GS is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 2400 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 800 (Radeon HD 2400). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400).

Feature	GeForce 8300 GS	Radeon HD 2400
G3D Mark Score	115	121+5%
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	256	800+213%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	1.36 TFLOPS+131%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	40+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8300 GS	Radeon HD 2400
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 2400) — the GeForce 8300 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8300 GS	Radeon HD 2400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8300 GS draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 2400's 190W — a 140.8% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2400). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 8300 GS	Radeon HD 2400
TDP	33W-83%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	170mm	—
Height	106mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.5+483%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 8300 GS launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 2400 launched at $79 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 2400 costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 12.1 (Radeon HD 2400) — the Radeon HD 2400 offers 426.1% better value. The GeForce 8300 GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).