Radeon 3000 vs GeForce 8300

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8300

#630

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5322%

#632

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4825%

#633

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4812%

#637

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4375%

#638

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4346%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#641

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

97%

#644

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#645

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

96%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

93%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

93%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

92%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3000 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8300 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 Radeon 3000.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 8300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2% better value per dollar than the Radeon 3000.

Insight	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Radeon 3000 Benchmark Check

GeForce 8300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3000 and GeForce 8300

Radeon 3000

The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.

GeForce 8300

The GeForce 8300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3000 scores 98 and the GeForce 8300 reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3000 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 8300 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3000) vs 256 (GeForce 8300). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8300). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
G3D Mark Score	98	102+4%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+100%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+112%	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+6%	1150 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3000) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8300) — the GeForce 8300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10_0 (Radeon 3000) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
DirectX	10_0	10.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Radeon 3000) vs No (GeForce 8300). Decoder: Avivo HD vs PureVideo HD VP3.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
Encoder	Avivo HD	No
Decoder	Avivo HD	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3000 draws 50W versus the GeForce 8300's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3000) vs 350W (GeForce 8300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon 3000	GeForce 8300
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	2.0	3.1+55%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 8300 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon 3000 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon 3000) vs 2.0 (GeForce 8300) — the GeForce 8300 offers 0% better value. The Radeon 3000 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).