Radeon HD 8350 vs GeForce GT 220M
Radeon HD 8350
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GeForce GT 220M
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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 GT 220M is on rank 358, 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 GT 220M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 220M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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
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 GT 220M
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 GT 220M
The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8350 scores 163 and the GeForce GT 220M reaches 161 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 220M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 384 (GeForce GT 220M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 163+1% | 161 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+137% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+3% | 967 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8350 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 220M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8350) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 220M) — the Radeon HD 8350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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 8350 draws 130W versus the GeForce GT 220M's 50W — a 88.9% difference. The GeForce GT 220M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 50W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 3.2+146% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 220M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350 | GeForce GT 220M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #503 | #792 |
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