RADEON X850 XT vs GeForce 9300M G

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 X850 XT is positioned at rank 739 and the GeForce 9300M G is on rank 594, so the GeForce 9300M G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 X850 XT

#729

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

67856%

#731

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

61513%

#732

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

61350%

#736

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

55788%

#737

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

55406%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

100%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

94%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

63%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

63%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

50%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

38%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

38%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

31%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

25%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

25%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

19%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

19%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

19%

#753

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

19%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M G

#583

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3836%

#585

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3478%

#586

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3469%

#590

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3154%

#591

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3133%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#595

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

99%

#597

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

98%

#598

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#599

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#600

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

98%

#601

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#602

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

96%

#603

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#604

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#605

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

92%

#606

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#607

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

92%

#608

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X850 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The RADEON X850 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9300M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9300M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X850 XT.

Insight	RADEON X850 XT	GeForce 9300M G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%)
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 GeForce 9300M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the RADEON X850 XT, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 74.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X850 XT	GeForce 9300M G
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+74.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 X850 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce 9300M G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X850 XT and GeForce 9300M G

RADEON X850 XT

The RADEON X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.

GeForce 9300M G

The GeForce 9300M G 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: 85 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON X850 XT scores 81 and the GeForce 9300M G reaches 85 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X850 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 9300M G uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M G). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	GeForce 9300M G
G3D Mark Score	81	85+5%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.21 TFLOPS+3033%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+370%	549 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	160+567%	24
L1 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	GeForce 9300M G
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: 3 MB (RADEON X850 XT) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) — the RADEON X850 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	GeForce 9300M G
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X850 XT) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	GeForce 9300M G
DirectX	9.0b	10.0+11%
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X850 XT draws 165W versus the GeForce 9300M G's 33W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X850 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 186mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	RADEON X850 XT	GeForce 9300M G
TDP	165W	33W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	186mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.5	2.6+420%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X850 XT launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9300M G costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.6 (RADEON X850 XT) vs 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) — the GeForce 9300M G offers 75% better value. The RADEON X850 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).