GeForce 8300 GS vs Radeon HD 4200
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 4200 is on rank 308, so the Radeon HD 4200 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 4200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4200.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 387% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+387%) |
| 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 4200
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 4200
The Radeon HD 4200 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: 112 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8300 GS scores 115 and the Radeon HD 4200 reaches 112 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8300 GS is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4200 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4200). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4200).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115+3% | 112 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
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 4200) — the GeForce 8300 GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8300 GS) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8300 GS draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 4200's 190W — a 140.8% difference. The GeForce 8300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4200). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-83% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 170mm | 1mm |
| Height | 106mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| 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 4200 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 4200 costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (GeForce 8300 GS) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 4200) — the Radeon HD 4200 offers 387% better value. The GeForce 8300 GS is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 GS | Radeon HD 4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.3 | 11.2+387% |
| Codename | GM108 | RV790 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #832 | #762 |
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