GeForce 8300 GS vs Radeon HD 2400 XT
GeForce 8300 GS
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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 GeForce 8300 GS is positioned at rank 625 and the Radeon HD 2400 XT is on rank 324, so the Radeon HD 2400 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300 GS
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8300 GS offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2400 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2400 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 417.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+417.4%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8300 GS and Radeon HD 2400 XT
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 XT
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8300 GS scores 115 and the Radeon HD 2400 XT reaches 119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8300 GS is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 2400 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115 | 119+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1536+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 2.995 TFLOPS+409% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+18% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 96+500% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 384 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 8300 GS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT has 256 MB. The GeForce 8300 GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the GeForce 8300 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8300 GS draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 2400 XT's 185W — a 139.4% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-82% | 185W |
| 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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8300 GS launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $79 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 2400 XT costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 11.9 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT offers 417.4% better value. The GeForce 8300 GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-37% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 11.9+417% |
| Codename | GM108 | Tahiti |
| Release | July 22 2014 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #832 | #469 |
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