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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 GeForce3 is positioned at rank 755 and the RADEON IGP 350M is on rank 328, so the RADEON IGP 350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3
Performance Per Dollar RADEON IGP 350M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON IGP 350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce3 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON IGP 350M 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 GeForce3 and RADEON IGP 350M
GeForce3
The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
RADEON IGP 350M
The RADEON IGP 350M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the RADEON IGP 350M's 6 — the RADEON IGP 350M leads by 20%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the RADEON IGP 350M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 512 (RADEON IGP 350M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 350M).
| Feature | GeForce3 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 6+20% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 0.8192 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce3 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce3 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON IGP 350M has 512 MB. The RADEON IGP 350M offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 0.25 MB (RADEON IGP 350M) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the RADEON IGP 350M's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (RADEON IGP 350M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce3 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-40% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON IGP 350M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce3 | RADEON IGP 350M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 6 2016 |
| Ranking | #810 | #667 |
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