GeForce 9300 vs MOBILITY RADEON X1800
GeForce 9300
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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 is positioned at rank 633 and the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is on rank 730, so the GeForce 9300 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
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X1800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 144.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+144.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️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 and MOBILITY RADEON X1800
GeForce 9300
The GeForce 9300 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: 127 points.
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 scores 127 and the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 reaches 130 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 is built on Maxwell while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X1800).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127 | 130+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9300 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) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) — the GeForce 9300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300) vs 9.0c (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+23% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+65% | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 draws 33W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X1800's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+46% | 2.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The GeForce 9300 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (GeForce 9300) vs 2.6 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) — the GeForce 9300 offers 142.3% better value. The GeForce 9300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | MOBILITY RADEON X1800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-85% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3+142% | 2.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #846 |
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