Radeon HD 3200 vs nForce 750a SLI
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. The Radeon HD 3200 is positioned at rank #321 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3200
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The nForce 750a SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3200.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the nForce 750a SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 nForce 750a SLI
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.
nForce 750a SLI
The nForce 750a SLI is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 83 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3200 scores 82 and the nForce 750a SLI reaches 83 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3200 is built on TeraScale 3 while the nForce 750a SLI uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 768 (nForce 750a SLI).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 82 | 83+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3200) vs 10_0 (nForce 750a SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 3200) vs PureVideo HD (nForce 750a SLI). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3200 draws 186W versus the nForce 750a SLI's 30W — a 144.4% difference. The nForce 750a SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3200) vs 350W (nForce 750a SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 2.8+600% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3200 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the nForce 750a SLI launched at $0 and now averages $0. The nForce 750a SLI costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (Radeon HD 3200) vs Infinity (nForce 750a SLI) — the nForce 750a SLI offers Infinity% better value. The nForce 750a SLI is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3200 | nForce 750a SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Cayman | N14P-GT |
| Release | December 1 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #616 |
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