RADEON X800 XT vs GeForce 9300 GS

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. The RADEON X800 XT is positioned at rank #368 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

36270%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

34845%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

34440%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

34380%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

34310%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

34115%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

33685%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

33560%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

33250%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

33160%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

32760%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

32690%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

32100%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

32080%

#352

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

40000%

#367

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

100%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

100%

#369

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

90%

#370

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

80%

#371

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

80%

#372

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

60%

#373

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

55%

#374

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

55%

#375

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

50%

#376

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

45%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

45%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

40%

#379

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

35%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

35%

#381

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

15%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

15%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9300 GS 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 GS
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9300 GS 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.

RADEON X800 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce 9300 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X800 XT and GeForce 9300 GS

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 GS

The GeForce 9300 GS 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.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON X800 XT scores 98 and the GeForce 9300 GS 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 GS uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RADEON X800 XT) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 GS). Raw compute: 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XT) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GS). Boost clocks: 2250 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	RADEON X800 XT	GeForce 9300 GS
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X800 XT	GeForce 9300 GS
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

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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 GS) — the RADEON X800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X800 XT	GeForce 9300 GS
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

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X800 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce 9300 GS's 33W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 9300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON X800 XT	GeForce 9300 GS
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%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X800 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9300 GS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9300 GS costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.9 (RADEON X800 XT) vs Infinity (GeForce 9300 GS) — the GeForce 9300 GS offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X800 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).