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GeForce G102M
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Radeon HD 8350
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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 G102M is positioned at rank 156 and the Radeon HD 8350 is on rank 337, so the GeForce G102M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G102M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G102M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8350.
| Insight | GeForce G102M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G102M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G102M and Radeon HD 8350
GeForce G102M
The GeForce G102M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.
Radeon HD 8350
The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G102M scores 168 and the Radeon HD 8350 reaches 163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G102M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8350 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G102M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce G102M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168+3% | 163 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+95% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+18% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 1 MB (GeForce G102M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8350) — the GeForce G102M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G102M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8350's 130W — a 119% difference. The GeForce G102M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G102M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8350). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-75% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+292% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G102M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $39 |
| Codename | GM108 | Pitcairn |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #847 | #503 |
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