GeForce 9200M GS vs Radeon HD 3300
GeForce 9200M 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 9200M GS is positioned at rank 683 and the Radeon HD 3300 is on rank 251, so the Radeon HD 3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GS
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 3300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $40), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 687.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+687.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 9200M GS and Radeon HD 3300
GeForce 9200M GS
The GeForce 9200M GS 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: 129 points.
Radeon HD 3300
The Radeon HD 3300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200M GS scores 129 and the Radeon HD 3300 reaches 127 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200M GS is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 3300 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3300).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129+2% | 127 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 1280+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+278% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200M GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3300 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3300) — the GeForce 9200M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9200M GS) vs Legacy (Radeon HD 3300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs H.264/AVC,VC-1 (Radeon HD 3300).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Legacy |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD+ |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264/AVC,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200M GS draws 16W versus the Radeon HD 3300's 186W — a 168.3% difference. The GeForce 9200M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3300). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-91% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+1057% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200M GS launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 3300 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 3300 costs 87.5% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 25.4 (Radeon HD 3300) — the Radeon HD 3300 offers 693.7% better value. The GeForce 9200M GS is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $30-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $5-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.2 | 25.4+694% |
| Codename | GM108 | Cayman |
| Release | March 25 2016 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #864 | #598 |
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