GeForce 9200 vs Radeon HD 4350
GeForce 9200
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Radeon HD 4350
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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 9200 is positioned at rank 562 and the Radeon HD 4350 is on rank 239, so the Radeon HD 4350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9200 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce 9200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4350 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 47.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅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 9200 and Radeon HD 4350
GeForce 9200
The GeForce 9200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.
Radeon HD 4350
The Radeon HD 4350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 165 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200 scores 168 and the Radeon HD 4350 reaches 165 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4350 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4350). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200) vs 1 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4350).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168+2% | 165 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 800+213% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 1 TFLOPS+97% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4350 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4350 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4350) — the GeForce 9200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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 9200) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4350). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 4350).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200 draws 16W versus the Radeon HD 4350's 110W — a 149.2% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4350). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 72°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-85% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-3% | 72°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+600% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 4350 launched at $35 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 4350 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (GeForce 9200) vs 16.5 (Radeon HD 4350) — the Radeon HD 4350 offers 47.3% better value. The GeForce 9200 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 4350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $35-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | 16.5+47% |
| Codename | GM108 | RV770 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #864 | #876 |
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