Radeon HD 8350G
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Radeon HD 8350G

AMD

G3D Mark

258

MSRP

$50

AVG Price

$50

March 5 2012
130 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 8350G 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: 258 points. Launch price was $249.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8350G

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon HD 8350G across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 8350G specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8350G scores 258 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Pitcairn), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.761 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1000 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8350G
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score258
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenamePitcairn
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1024
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.761 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second55.04 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count2,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#503
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8350G is equipped with 0 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8350G
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache256 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 8350G supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8350G
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8350G draws 130 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8350G
TDPPower consumption under load130 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50, the Radeon HD 8350G delivers 5 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #503 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 8350G
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#503
Release DateMarch 5 2012
Release Year2012

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs32
TMUs64
Vram0 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache256 kB
L2 Cache512 kB
Boost Clock1000 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units1024
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count2,800 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate55.04
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)130 Watt
Floating Point Performance1.761 TFLOPS

General Information

6 specs

Designreference
CodenamePitcairn
ArchitectureGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
Launch Price$249
Release DateMarch 5 2012
Performance Ranking Position503

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