
Radeon 3100
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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 Radeon 3100 is positioned at rank 727 and the GeForce 9300 SE is on rank 668, so the GeForce 9300 SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3100 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9300 SE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3100.
| Insight | Radeon 3100 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 9300 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the Radeon 3100, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 232.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 3100 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+232.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon 3100 and GeForce 9300 SE

Radeon 3100
The Radeon 3100 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: 74 points.

GeForce 9300 SE
The GeForce 9300 SE 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: 82 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3100 scores 74 versus the GeForce 9300 SE's 82 — the GeForce 9300 SE leads by 10.8%. The Radeon 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 9300 SE uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3100) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 SE). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 74 | 82+11% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+73% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+29% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3100) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300 SE) — the GeForce 9300 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3100 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9300 SE's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 9300 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3100) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 2.5+67% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9300 SE costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (Radeon 3100) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) — the GeForce 9300 SE offers 228% better value. The Radeon 3100 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 3100 | GeForce 9300 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | 8.2+228% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GM108 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #757 | #810 |
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