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GeForce 9300GE
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Radeon HD 6250
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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 9300GE is positioned at rank 644 and the Radeon HD 6250 is on rank 317, so the Radeon HD 6250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300GE
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6250.
| Insight | GeForce 9300GE | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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
The GeForce 9300GE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300GE holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 247.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300GE | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+247.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️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 9300GE and Radeon HD 6250
GeForce 9300GE
The GeForce 9300GE 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: 98 points.
Radeon HD 6250
The Radeon HD 6250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 94 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300GE scores 98 and the Radeon HD 6250 reaches 94 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300GE is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6250 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300GE) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6250). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300GE) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6250). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300GE | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98+4% | 94 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1408+267% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+212% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz+18% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 88+267% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 352 KB+83% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300GE | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300GE) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6250) — the GeForce 9300GE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300GE | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300GE draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6250's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 9300GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300GE) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6250). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9300GE | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-84% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0+500% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300GE launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6250 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 9300GE costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (GeForce 9300GE) vs 1.9 (Radeon HD 6250) — the GeForce 9300GE offers 242.1% better value. The GeForce 9300GE is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9300GE | Radeon HD 6250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5+242% | 1.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | Cayman |
| Release | March 13 2015 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #623 |
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