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GeForce 9300 GE
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Mobility Radeon HD 3430
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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 9300 GE is positioned at rank 501 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is on rank 642, so the GeForce 9300 GE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 GE
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9300 GE is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The GeForce 9300 GE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3430.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300 GE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300 GE holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 104% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 9300 GE and Mobility Radeon HD 3430
GeForce 9300 GE
The GeForce 9300 GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 3430
The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 GE scores 102 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 GE is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 GE) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GE) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3430).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102+4% | 98 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300 GE) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) — the GeForce 9300 GE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| 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 9300 GE) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300 GE) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9300 GE) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 GE draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3430's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 GE) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3430). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 106mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 3.3+6% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 GE launched at $23 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3430 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce 9300 GE costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (GeForce 9300 GE) vs 2.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 3430) — the GeForce 9300 GE offers 105% better value. The GeForce 9300 GE is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GE | Mobility Radeon HD 3430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23-53% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-49% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1+105% | 2.0 |
| Codename | GM108 | M98 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #810 | #927 |
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