
Radeon HD 4200 vs GeForce 8300 GS

Radeon HD 4200
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GeForce 8300 GS
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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.
Performance Comparison
About G3D MarkG3D Mark Score
112
G3D Mark Score
115
Performance Difference
GeForce 8300 GS is 2.7% faster than Radeon HD 4200
VRAM & Game Performance
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory on your graphics card that stores textures, frame buffers, and game assets. Higher VRAM allows for sharper textures at high resolutions (1440p/4K) and prevents stuttering in modern AAA games. 8GB is minimum for 1080p, 12GB+ recommended for 1440p, and 16GB+ for 4K gaming.
π Performance Analysis
1 GB VRAM Β· 112 G3D Mark (entry-level)
β‘Ray Tracing: RT not recommended. Keep disabled for playable FPS.
πUpscaling: Performance mode: +50-70% FPS, noticeable quality loss.
π Performance Analysis
1 GB VRAM Β· 115 G3D Mark (entry-level)
β‘Ray Tracing: RT not recommended. Keep disabled for playable FPS.
πUpscaling: Performance mode: +50-70% FPS, noticeable quality loss.
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this GPU comparison, GeForce 8300 GS performs 2.7% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Radeon HD 4200 and GeForce 8300 GS.
Both graphics cards are popular choices for gaming. When comparing GPUs, consider VRAM capacity, ray tracing performance, power requirements, and price-to-performance ratio for your target gaming resolution (1080p, 1440p, or 4K).
Technical Specifications
Detailed hardware specifications for Radeon HD 4200 and GeForce 8300 GS

Radeon HD 4200
The Radeon HD 4200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. Core clock: 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 112 points. Launch price was $249.
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GeForce 8300 GS
The GeForce 8300 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
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