Radeon HD 8330 vs GeForce GT 415M
Radeon HD 8330
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GeForce GT 415M
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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 8330 is positioned at rank 213 and the GeForce GT 415M is on rank 311, so the Radeon HD 8330 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 8330
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 415M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8330.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8330 | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 415M 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 8330 and GeForce GT 415M
Radeon HD 8330
The Radeon HD 8330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.
GeForce GT 415M
The GeForce GT 415M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 286 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8330 scores 275 and the GeForce GT 415M reaches 286 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8330 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 415M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 8330) vs 384 (GeForce GT 415M). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8330) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8330 | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 275 | 286+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+192% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.792 TFLOPS+325% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB+250% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8330 | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8330) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 415M) — the Radeon HD 8330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8330 | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8330 draws 175W versus the GeForce GT 415M's 45W — a 118.2% difference. The GeForce GT 415M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8330) vs 350W (GeForce GT 415M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8330 | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 45W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 6.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 415M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8330 | GeForce GT 415M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cypress | GK107 |
| Release | February 25 2010 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #724 | #857 |
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