GeForce 9300 vs RADEON X800 SE
GeForce 9300
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RADEON X800 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 is positioned at rank 633 and the RADEON X800 SE is on rank 719, 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 RADEON X800 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The RADEON X800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 SE 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 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| 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 RADEON X800 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the GeForce 9300, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 36.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 RADEON X800 SE
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.
RADEON X800 SE
The RADEON X800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 scores 127 and the RADEON X800 SE 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 RADEON X800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300) vs 2,560 (RADEON X800 SE). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 SE). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127 | 130+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+1955% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 2900 MHz+208% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON X800 SE has 256 MB. The GeForce 9300 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) vs 8 MB (RADEON X800 SE) — the RADEON X800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300) vs 9_0b (RADEON X800 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+23% | 9_0b |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 draws 33W versus the RADEON X800 SE's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 9300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300) vs 350W (RADEON X800 SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-40% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+58% | 2.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the RADEON X800 SE launched at $200 and now averages $15. The RADEON X800 SE costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (GeForce 9300) vs 8.7 (RADEON X800 SE) — the RADEON X800 SE offers 38.1% better value. The RADEON X800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | RADEON X800 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-70% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3 | 8.7+38% |
| Codename | GM108 | Strix Halo |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #810 | #98 |
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