Radeon HD 3300 vs GeForce 9600M GS
Radeon HD 3300
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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 3300 is positioned at rank 251 and the GeForce 9600M GS is on rank 653, so the Radeon HD 3300 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 3300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 3300.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 3300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 3300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 287.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+287.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 3300 and GeForce 9600M GS
Radeon HD 3300
The Radeon HD 3300 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: 127 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce 9600M GS
The GeForce 9600M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 131 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 3300 scores 127 and the GeForce 9600M GS reaches 131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 3300 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 9600M GS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 224 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127 | 131+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+471% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600M GS has 1 GB. The GeForce 9600M GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Legacy (Radeon HD 3300) vs No (GeForce 9600M GS). Decoder: UVD+ vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264/AVC,VC-1 (Radeon HD 3300) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Legacy | No |
| Decoder | UVD+ | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264/AVC,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 3300 draws 186W versus the GeForce 9600M GS's 150W — a 21.4% difference. The GeForce 9600M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 3300) vs 350W (GeForce 9600M GS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 150W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 0.9+29% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 3300 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 9600M GS launched at $70 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 3300 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Radeon HD 3300) vs 6.5 (GeForce 9600M GS) — the Radeon HD 3300 offers 290.8% better value. The Radeon HD 3300 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 3300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-57% | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+291% | 6.5 |
| Codename | Cayman | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | December 1 2011 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #598 | #825 |
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