GeForce 9200M GS vs Radeon HD 4330
GeForce 9200M GS
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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 9200M GS is positioned at rank 683 and the Radeon HD 4330 is on rank 292, so the Radeon HD 4330 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 4330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9200M GS is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce 9200M GS likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4330 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% 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 GeForce 9200M GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 4330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| 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 4330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $9 (vs $40), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 365.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 4330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+365.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($9) |
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 4330
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 4330
The Radeon HD 4330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points. Launch price was $130.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200M GS scores 129 and the Radeon HD 4330 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200M GS is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4330 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4330). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4330).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 4330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129 | 135+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 0.736 TFLOPS+45% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 4330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4330 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4330 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4330) — the GeForce 9200M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 4330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200M GS draws 16W versus the Radeon HD 4330's 95W — a 142.3% difference. The GeForce 9200M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4330). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 4330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-83% | 95W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+479% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200M GS launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4330 launched at $50 and now averages $9. The Radeon HD 4330 costs 77.5% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 15.0 (Radeon HD 4330) — the Radeon HD 4330 offers 368.8% better value. The GeForce 9200M GS is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | Radeon HD 4330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $50-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $9-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.2 | 15.0+369% |
| Codename | GM108 | RV770 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | October 21 2008 |
| Ranking | #864 | #920 |
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