Radeon HD 8350 vs GeForce 305M
Radeon HD 8350
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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 8350 is positioned at rank 337 and the GeForce 305M is on rank 299, so the GeForce 305M 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 8350
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 305M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 305M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8350 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 8350 and GeForce 305M
Radeon HD 8350
The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce 305M
The GeForce 305M 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: 151 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 8350 scores 163 versus the GeForce 305M's 151 — the Radeon HD 8350 leads by 7.9%. The Radeon HD 8350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 305M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 384 (GeForce 305M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163+8% | 151 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+318% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+82% | 549 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8350) vs 1 MB (GeForce 305M) — the GeForce 305M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8350 draws 130W versus the GeForce 305M's 33W — a 119% difference. The GeForce 305M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350) vs 350W (GeForce 305M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 33W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 4.6+254% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 305M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM108 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #503 | #880 |
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