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GeForce 9300M G
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Radeon HD 3200
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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 Radeon HD 3200 is on rank 321, so the Radeon HD 3200 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 Radeon HD 3200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 189.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+189.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon HD 3200
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.
Radeon HD 3200
The Radeon HD 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300M G scores 85 and the Radeon HD 3200 reaches 82 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 3200 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3200).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 85+4% | 82 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+355% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 9300M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3200 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3200) — the GeForce 9300M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300M G) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 3200's 186W — a 139.7% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3200). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-82% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6+550% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 3200 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 3200 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) — the Radeon HD 3200 offers 192.9% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-40% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.8 | 8.2+193% |
| Codename | GM108 | Cayman |
| Release | March 13 2015 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #880 | #598 |
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