GeForce GT 220M vs Radeon HD 8350
GeForce GT 220M
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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 GT 220M is positioned at rank 358 and the Radeon HD 8350 is on rank 337, so the Radeon HD 8350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8350
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 220M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8350 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 220M and Radeon HD 8350
GeForce GT 220M
The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 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 GT 220M scores 161 and the Radeon HD 8350 reaches 163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 220M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8350 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 161 | 163+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+137% |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1000 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | 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)
The GeForce GT 220M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8350 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 220M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 220M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8350) — the Radeon HD 8350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 220M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8350's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GT 220M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2+146% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 220M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220M | Radeon HD 8350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $39 |
| Codename | GK107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 9 2013 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #792 | #503 |
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