GeForce 9300M G vs Mobility Radeon X1600
GeForce 9300M G
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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 X1600 is on rank 650, 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 X1600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon X1600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.2% 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 X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.2%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X1600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X1600 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 116.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+116.5%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300M G and Mobility Radeon X1600
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 X1600
The Mobility Radeon X1600 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: 92 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9300M G scores 85 versus the Mobility Radeon X1600's 92 — the Mobility Radeon X1600 leads by 8.2%. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon X1600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1600).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 85 | 92+8% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X1600) — the GeForce 9300M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300M G) vs Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs Avivo.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon X1600's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1600). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6+44% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon X1600 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon X1600 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 X1600) — the Mobility Radeon X1600 offers 117.9% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Mobility Radeon X1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-39% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.8 | 6.1+118% |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #880 | #846 |
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