GeForce 9300M G vs Mobility Radeon HD 3450

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 3450 is on rank 700, so the GeForce 9300M G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M G

#583

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3836%

#585

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3478%

#586

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3469%

#590

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3154%

#591

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3133%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#595

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

99%

#597

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

98%

#598

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#599

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#600

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

98%

#601

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#602

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

96%

#603

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#604

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#605

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

92%

#606

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#607

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

92%

#608

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3450

#690

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#692

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#693

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#697

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#698

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#701

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#704

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#705

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#706

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#707

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#710

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#711

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#712

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#713

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#714

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#715

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% 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 3450
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 114.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9300M G	Mobility Radeon HD 3450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+114.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅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.

GeForce 9300M G Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 3450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300M G and Mobility Radeon HD 3450

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 3450

The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 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: 91 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9300M G scores 85 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3450's 91 — the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 leads by 7.1%. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 3450).

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Mobility Radeon HD 3450
G3D Mark Score	85	91+7%
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+166%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB+140%	80 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Mobility Radeon HD 3450
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) — the GeForce 9300M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Mobility Radeon HD 3450
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3450's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3450). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Mobility Radeon HD 3450
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.6+44%	1.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 3450 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 6.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 3450) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3450 offers 117.9% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).