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Radeon HD 2350
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Radeon HD 3200
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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 HD 2350 is positioned at rank 322 and the Radeon HD 3200 is on rank 321, so the Radeon HD 3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2350.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $48), it costs 79% less, resulting in a 411.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+411.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) | ✅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 HD 2350 and Radeon HD 3200
Radeon HD 2350
The Radeon HD 2350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 77 points. Launch price was $449.
Radeon HD 3200
The Radeon HD 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2350 scores 77 versus the Radeon HD 3200's 82 — the Radeon HD 3200 leads by 6.5%. The Radeon HD 2350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 3200 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2350) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 77 | 82+6% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+40% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+49% | 1.92 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+40% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 2350 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 3200 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 2350) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 3200) — the Radeon HD 2350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2350 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 3200's 186W — a 7.3% difference. The Radeon HD 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2350) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 186W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2350 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Radeon HD 3200 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 3200 costs 79.2% less ($38 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (Radeon HD 2350) vs 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) — the Radeon HD 3200 offers 412.5% better value. The Radeon HD 2350 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2350 | Radeon HD 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48 | $10-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.6 | 8.2+412% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Cayman |
| Release | January 31 2012 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #454 | #598 |
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