GeForce 9200 vs Radeon HD 8350
GeForce 9200
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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 9200 is positioned at rank 562 and the Radeon HD 8350 is on rank 337, so the Radeon HD 8350 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 8350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8350.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $39), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 168% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($39) |
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 8350
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 8350
The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200 scores 168 and the Radeon HD 8350 reaches 163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8350 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168+3% | 163 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1024+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+246% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8350) — the GeForce 9200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 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 9200 draws 16W versus the Radeon HD 8350's 130W — a 156.2% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8350). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-88% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.5+708% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8350 launched at $200 and now averages $39. The GeForce 9200 costs 61.5% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (GeForce 9200) vs 4.2 (Radeon HD 8350) — the GeForce 9200 offers 166.7% better value. The GeForce 9200 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 9200 | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-75% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-62% | $39 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2+167% | 4.2 |
| Codename | GM108 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 25 2016 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #864 | #503 |
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