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GeForce 9300M G
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Mobility Radeon HD 2400
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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 9300M G is positioned at rank 594 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is on rank 687, so the GeForce 9300M G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M G
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 2400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9300M G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The GeForce 9300M G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9300M G.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $1 (vs $30), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3076.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3076.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($1) |
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 9300M G and Mobility Radeon HD 2400
GeForce 9300M G
The GeForce 9300M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 85 points.
Mobility Radeon HD 2400
The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 90 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9300M G scores 85 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2400's 90 — the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 leads by 5.9%. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2400).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 85 | 90+6% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+109% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) — the GeForce 9300M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300M G) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 1.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2400's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 3.0+15% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 launched at $79 and now averages $1. The Mobility Radeon HD 2400 costs 96.7% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 90.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2400) — the Mobility Radeon HD 2400 offers 3114.3% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon HD 2400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-62% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $1-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.8 | 90.0+3114% |
| Codename | GM108 | M98 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #880 | #927 |
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