Radeon HD 8350 vs GeForce 9200
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 9200 is on rank 562, so the Radeon HD 8350 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 9200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8350.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $39), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 168% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($39) | ✅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 8350 and GeForce 9200
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 9200
The GeForce 9200 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: 168 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8350 scores 163 and the GeForce 9200 reaches 168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 256 (GeForce 9200). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163 | 168+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+300% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+246% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 993 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200) — the GeForce 9200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200's 16W — a 156.2% difference. The GeForce 9200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350) vs 350W (GeForce 9200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 16W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 10.5+708% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8350 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $39, while the GeForce 9200 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9200 costs 61.5% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 11.2 (GeForce 9200) — the GeForce 9200 offers 166.7% better value. The GeForce 9200 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce 9200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $15-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.2 | 11.2+167% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM108 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #503 | #864 |
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