GeForce 9300M G vs Quadro FX 350

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 Quadro FX 350 is on rank 385, so the Quadro FX 350 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 Quadro FX 350

#369

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

34356%

#384

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

100%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#386

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

98%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

98%

#388

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#389

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

88%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

88%

#391

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

81%

#392

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

74%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

74%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

72%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

70%

#396

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#397

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

56%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

56%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 9300M G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). 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 Quadro FX 350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9300M G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9300M G	Quadro FX 350
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9300M G	Quadro FX 350
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.4%)
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

Quadro FX 350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300M G and Quadro FX 350

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.

Quadro FX 350

The Quadro FX 350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 86 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9300M G scores 85 and the Quadro FX 350 reaches 86 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 350 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 240 (Quadro FX 350). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350).

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Quadro FX 350
G3D Mark Score	85	86+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.6221 TFLOPS+48%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Quadro FX 350
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9300M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 350 has 128 MB. The GeForce 9300M G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 350) — the GeForce 9300M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Quadro FX 350
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 350's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 350). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	Quadro FX 350
TDP	33W-83%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	2.6+420%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 350 launched at $199 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 350 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 5.7 (Quadro FX 350) — the Quadro FX 350 offers 103.6% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).