GeForce 9300 SE vs RADEON X850 XT
GeForce 9300 SE
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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 9300 SE is positioned at rank 668 and the RADEON X850 XT is on rank 739, so the GeForce 9300 SE 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 X850 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X850 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The RADEON X850 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9300 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 X850 XT.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $50 for the RADEON X850 XT, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 406.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+406.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 X850 XT
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 X850 XT
The RADEON X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 SE scores 82 and the RADEON X850 XT reaches 81 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 SE is built on Maxwell while the RADEON X850 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 2581 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82+1% | 81 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 13.21 TFLOPS+1728% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 2581 MHz+174% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 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)
The GeForce 9300 SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X850 XT has 256 MB. The GeForce 9300 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 3 MB (RADEON X850 XT) — the RADEON X850 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 9.0b (RADEON X850 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+23% | 9.0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 SE draws 33W versus the RADEON X850 XT's 165W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 9300 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 350W (RADEON X850 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 186mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-80% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 186mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5+400% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 and now averages $50. The GeForce 9300 SE costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) — the GeForce 9300 SE offers 412.5% better value. The RADEON X850 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 SE | RADEON X850 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-90% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+412% | 1.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 22 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #810 | #103 |
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