GeForce3 vs RADEON IGP 350M

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.

GeForce3 vs RADEON IGP 350M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce3 vs RADEON IGP 350M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce3

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 55W, a 22W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5 vs 6).
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

RADEON IGP 350M

2016

Why buy it

✅+20% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 55W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RADEON IGP 350M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 20% in PassMark G3D (6 vs 5), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce3 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce3 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. RADEON IGP 350M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce3 vs RADEON IGP 350M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce3 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON IGP 350M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce3	RADEON IGP 350M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce3 has 65 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON IGP 350M carries 512 MB. RADEON IGP 350M gives you 693.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce3 and 64-bit on the RADEON IGP 350M. 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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RADEON IGP 350M (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce3	RADEON IGP 350M
MSRP	$499	—
Codename	GM108	Cape Verde
Release	March 13 2015	July 6 2016
Ranking	#810	#667

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