GeForce 8300 vs Mobility Radeon HD 3430
GeForce 8300
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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 is positioned at rank 640 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is on rank 642, so the GeForce 8300 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
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3430.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 and Mobility Radeon HD 3430
GeForce 8300
The GeForce 8300 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: 102 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 3430
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8300 scores 102 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8300 is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3430).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102+4% | 98 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 800+213% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+49% |
| 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 has 256 MB. The GeForce 8300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8300) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) — the GeForce 8300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 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) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8300) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8300) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8300 draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3430's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 3.3+6% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8300 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (GeForce 8300) vs 2.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 offers 0% better value. The GeForce 8300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Codename | GM108 | M98 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #832 | #927 |
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