RADEON HD 6350 vs GeForce 9200M GE
RADEON HD 6350
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GeForce 9200M GE
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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 6350 is positioned at rank 240 and the GeForce 9200M GE is on rank 675, so the RADEON HD 6350 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 6350
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200M GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON HD 6350.
| Insight | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 9200M GE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9200M GE holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 6350 and GeForce 9200M GE
RADEON HD 6350
The RADEON HD 6350 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: 141 points. Launch price was $180.
GeForce 9200M GE
The GeForce 9200M GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON HD 6350 scores 141 and the GeForce 9200M GE reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON HD 6350 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 9200M GE uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 256 (GeForce 9200M GE). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD 6350) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GE).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 141 | 144+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+400% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+278% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON HD 6350) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GE) — the GeForce 9200M GE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 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: 11.2 (11_0) (RADEON HD 6350) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GE). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0)+12% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON HD 6350) vs No (GeForce 9200M GE). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (RADEON HD 6350) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GE).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON HD 6350 draws 186W versus the GeForce 9200M GE's 16W — a 168.3% difference. The GeForce 9200M GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD 6350) vs 350W (GeForce 9200M GE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 16W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 9.0+1025% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON HD 6350 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9200M GE launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9200M GE costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 9.6 (GeForce 9200M GE) — the GeForce 9200M GE offers 104.3% better value. The GeForce 9200M GE is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | RADEON HD 6350 | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.7 | 9.6+104% |
| Codename | Cayman | GM108 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #598 | #864 |
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