GeForce 9300 GS vs RADEON X800 XT
GeForce 9300 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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XT uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9300 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 GS 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 RADEON X800 XT.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 GS | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9300 GS remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GS and RADEON X800 XT
GeForce 9300 GS
The GeForce 9300 GS 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.
RADEON X800 XT
The RADEON X800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 GS scores 102 and the RADEON X800 XT reaches 98 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 GS is built on Maxwell while the RADEON X800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 102+4% | 98 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4608+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+2770% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 2250 MHz+139% |
| ROPs | 8 | 128+1500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 288+1100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GS) vs 4 MB (RADEON X800 XT) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 GS draws 33W versus the RADEON X800 XT's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 9300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 350W (RADEON X800 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-89% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | — |
| Height | 106mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1+933% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 GS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9300 GS costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) — the GeForce 9300 GS offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X800 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 GS | RADEON X800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 4.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 21 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #810 | #42 |
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