
GeForce 9300 SE vs Radeon HD 2350

GeForce 9300 SE
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Radeon HD 2350
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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 SE is positioned at rank 668 and the Radeon HD 2350 is on rank 322, so the Radeon HD 2350 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 SE
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% 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 Radeon HD 2350.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 SE | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $48), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 411.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 SE | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+411.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) |
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 SE and Radeon HD 2350

GeForce 9300 SE
The GeForce 9300 SE 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: 82 points.

Radeon HD 2350
The Radeon HD 2350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 77 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9300 SE scores 82 versus the Radeon HD 2350's 77 — the GeForce 9300 SE leads by 6.5%. The GeForce 9300 SE is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 2350 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82+6% | 77 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+297% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1250 MHz+33% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9300 SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2350 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9300 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 2350) — the GeForce 9300 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 SE draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 2350's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 9300 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2350). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5+525% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 and now averages $48. The GeForce 9300 SE costs 79.2% less ($38 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) — the GeForce 9300 SE offers 412.5% better value. The GeForce 9300 SE is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | Radeon HD 2350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-79% | $48 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+412% | 1.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Tahiti |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #810 | #454 |
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