Radeon HD 3200 vs GeForce 9300M G
Radeon HD 3200
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GeForce 9300M G
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 3200 is positioned at rank 321 and the GeForce 9300M G is on rank 594, 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 3200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 3200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 189.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+189.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 Radeon HD 3200 and GeForce 9300M G
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.
GeForce 9300M G
The GeForce 9300M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 85 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3200 scores 82 and the GeForce 9300M G reaches 85 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3200 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 9300M G uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M G). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3200) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82 | 85+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+355% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 3200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M G has 256 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3200) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) — the GeForce 9300M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 3200) vs No (GeForce 9300M G). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | No |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3200 draws 186W versus the GeForce 9300M G's 33W — a 139.7% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3200) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 33W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 2.6+550% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 3200 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) — the Radeon HD 3200 offers 192.9% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | GeForce 9300M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $30-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+193% | 2.8 |
| Codename | Cayman | GM108 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #598 | #880 |
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