GeForce 8300 vs RADEON X800 XT
GeForce 8300
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RADEON X800 XT
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RADEON X800 XT is on rank 368, so the RADEON X800 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
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The RADEON X800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 RADEON X800 XT.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $50 for the GeForce 8300, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 140.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8300 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+140.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 RADEON X800 XT
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.
RADEON X800 XT
The RADEON X800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8300 scores 102 and the RADEON X800 XT 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 RADEON X800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8300) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102+4% | 98 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 4608+1700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+3422% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2250 MHz+96% |
| ROPs | 8 | 128+1500% |
| TMUs | 16 | 288+1700% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | RADEON X800 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 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X800 XT 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 4 MB (RADEON X800 XT) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8300 draws 33W versus the RADEON X800 XT's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 8300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8300) vs 350W (RADEON X800 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-89% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1+933% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8300 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $20. The RADEON X800 XT costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (GeForce 8300) vs 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) — the RADEON X800 XT offers 145% better value. The RADEON X800 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 8300 | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-90% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 4.9+145% |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 21 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #832 | #42 |
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