GeForce 9300M GS vs Radeon HD 2400 XT

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 GS is positioned at rank 686 and the Radeon HD 2400 XT is on rank 324, so the Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 GS

#676

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

9201%

#678

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

8341%

#679

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

8319%

#683

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

7564%

#684

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

7513%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

97%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

93%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

90%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

89%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

86%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

86%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

85%

#694

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

83%

#695

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

83%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

83%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

81%

#698

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

79%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

79%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

77%

#701

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

4804%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4615%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

4562%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4554%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4544%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

4519%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

4462%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4445%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4404%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

4392%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

4339%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

4330%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

4252%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

4249%

#309

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

5298%

#324

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

100%

#326

GeForce 7300 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

92%

#327

Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $40

87%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

77%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

74%

#335

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

56%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

56%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

54%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9300M GS.

Insight	GeForce 9300M GS	Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 Radeon HD 2400 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2400 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9300M GS	Radeon HD 2400 XT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.8%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 GS Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 2400 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300M GS and Radeon HD 2400 XT

GeForce 9300M GS

The GeForce 9300M GS 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: 118 points.

Radeon HD 2400 XT

The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9300M GS scores 118 and the Radeon HD 2400 XT reaches 119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300M GS is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 2400 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9300M GS	Radeon HD 2400 XT
G3D Mark Score	118	119
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	2.995 TFLOPS+610%
Boost Clock	549 MHz	975 MHz+78%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	96+300%
L1 Cache	192 KB	384 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9300M GS	Radeon HD 2400 XT
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 GS) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the GeForce 9300M GS has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9300M GS	Radeon HD 2400 XT
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+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300M GS draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 2400 XT's 185W — a 139.4% difference. The GeForce 9300M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 9300M GS	Radeon HD 2400 XT
TDP	33W-82%	185W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.6+500%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9300M GS launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $79 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.8 (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 11.9 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the Radeon HD 2400 XT offers 0.8% better value. The GeForce 9300M GS is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).