GeForce 9500M G vs Radeon HD 3300
GeForce 9500M 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 9500M G is positioned at rank 519 and the Radeon HD 3300 is on rank 251, so the Radeon HD 3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9500M G.
| Insight | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $30), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 524.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+524.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 9500M G and Radeon HD 3300
GeForce 9500M G
The GeForce 9500M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points.
Radeon HD 3300
The Radeon HD 3300 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: 127 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9500M G scores 122 and the Radeon HD 3300 reaches 127 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500M G is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 3300 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3300).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 122 | 127+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+47% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3300) — the GeForce 9500M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9500M G) vs Legacy (Radeon HD 3300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs H.264/AVC,VC-1 (Radeon HD 3300).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Legacy |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD+ |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264/AVC,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9500M G draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 3300's 186W — a 85.1% difference. The GeForce 9500M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500M G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3300). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-60% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+129% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 3300 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 3300 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 25.4 (Radeon HD 3300) — the Radeon HD 3300 offers 519.5% better value. The GeForce 9500M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Radeon HD 3300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $5-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1 | 25.4+520% |
| Codename | GM107 | Cayman |
| Release | October 27 2015 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #671 | #598 |
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