RADEON X800 XT vs GeForce 9300 GE
RADEON X800 XT
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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 X800 XT is positioned at rank 368 and the GeForce 9300 GE is on rank 501, so the RADEON X800 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 GE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XT uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X800 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9300 GE lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300 GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X800 XT.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $25 for the GeForce 9300 GE, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 20.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 X800 XT and GeForce 9300 GE
RADEON X800 XT
The RADEON X800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce 9300 GE
The GeForce 9300 GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON X800 XT scores 98 and the GeForce 9300 GE reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 9300 GE uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 GE). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GE). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98 | 102+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+1100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.74 TFLOPS+2770% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2250 MHz+139% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+1500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 288+1100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+426% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 9300 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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300 GE) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce 9300 GE's 33W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 9300 GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 GE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 33W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 106mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 3.1+933% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9300 GE launched at $23 and now averages $25. The RADEON X800 XT costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 4.1 (GeForce 9300 GE) — the RADEON X800 XT offers 19.5% better value. The RADEON X800 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON X800 XT | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $23-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.9+20% | 4.1 |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GM108 |
| Release | October 28 2020 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #42 | #810 |
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