NVIDIA
GeForce 8300 GS vs Radeon Vega II 8CU 4700G
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
Vega II 8CU 4700G
Aggregate performance score
We've compared 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Vega II 8CU 4700G outperforms 8300 GS by 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+25%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce 8300 GS vs Radeon Vega II 8CU 4700G: key takeaway
The comparison of 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G shows a 25% advantage for Vega II 8CU 4700G in gaming performance, while 8300 GS may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Price / performance
3645
100100
COMPARISON RESULT
8300 GS is the best overall choice
8300 GS leads in combined game performance. 8300 GS offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
8300 GS leads in the combined performance index
8300 GS costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 111–116of 319
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon Vega II 8CU 4700G
158 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8300 GS
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
36
45Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
32
39Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
30
36Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
51
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX10.012.2
OpenGL3.34.6
TFLOPS0.0152.1Better
Power consumption40 W—
Clock speed459 MHzBetter400 - 2100 MHz
Memory typeDDR2SMA
Power connectorNoneIntegrated (shared power)
Release date20072020
ArchitectureTeslaNot publicly specified
ThicknessSingle-slotVaries by board
Max monitors34
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1OpenCL 3.0
Launch price$79—
Shader units / cores8Not publicly specified
Base clock459 MHzBetter400 MHz
Boost clock459 MHz2100 MHzBetter
VRAM128 MB DDR2- SMA
Memory frequency800 MHz—
Memory bus64 bitSystem memory interface
Memory bandwidth6400 GB/s—
InterfacePCIe 2x16IGP
Power consumption40 W—
Process node80 nm7 nmBetter
Recommended PSU200 WVaries by board
Die size127 mm²Not publicly specified
Memory cacheL2 0.02 MBNot publicly specified
Transistor count210 millionNot publicly specified
USB Type-CNoNo
VulkanNot supported1.2
DisplayPortBoard dependentDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIBoard dependentHDMI 2.1
UpscalingNot supportedFSR
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
8300 GSVega II 8CU 4700G
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
20 FPSEstimated 64%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 64%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 60%
14 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 56%
8 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: Wukong8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G22 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G19 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%Vega II 8CU 4700G14 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%Vega II 8CU 4700G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: Warzone8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G22 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G19 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%Vega II 8CU 4700G14 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%Vega II 8CU 4700G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 28300 GS171 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 8CU 4700G185 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS120 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 8CU 4700G130 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS74 FPSEstimated 68%Vega II 8CU 4700G101 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS28 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G50 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 20778300 GS111 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 8CU 4700G119 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS95 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 8CU 4700G103 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS54 FPSEstimated 68%Vega II 8CU 4700G73 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS19 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G34 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 58300 GS139 FPSEstimated 78%Vega II 8CU 4700G150 FPSEstimated 80%8300 GS90 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 8CU 4700G97 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS67 FPSEstimated 68%Vega II 8CU 4700G91 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS41 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G74 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War Ragnarök8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G22 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G19 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%Vega II 8CU 4700G14 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%Vega II 8CU 4700G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts Legacy8300 GS90 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 8CU 4700G97 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS76 FPSEstimated 72%Vega II 8CU 4700G81 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS48 FPSEstimated 68%Vega II 8CU 4700G65 FPSEstimated 74%8300 GS19 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G34 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 20248300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G22 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G19 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%Vega II 8CU 4700G14 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%Vega II 8CU 4700G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter Wilds8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G22 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G19 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%Vega II 8CU 4700G14 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%Vega II 8CU 4700G8 FPSEstimated 66%
Starfield8300 GS20 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G22 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS17 FPSEstimated 64%Vega II 8CU 4700G19 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS10 FPSEstimated 60%Vega II 8CU 4700G14 FPSEstimated 66%8300 GS5 FPSEstimated 56%Vega II 8CU 4700G8 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100364522%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100284955%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100274550%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10040200%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001000200%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100214573%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100234565%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100274550%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100184586%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100264554%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX10.012.2
VulkanNot supported1.2
OpenGL3.34.6
UpscalingNot supportedFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1OpenCL 3.0
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTeslaNot publicly specified
Process node80 nm7 nmBetter
Release date20072020
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count210 millionNot publicly specified
Die size127 mm²Not publicly specified
Shader units / cores8Not publicly specified
Base clock459 MHzBetter400 MHz
Boost clock459 MHz2100 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 2x16IGP
LengthVaries by boardVaries by board
ThicknessSingle-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU200 WVaries by board
Power connectorNoneIntegrated (shared power)
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIBoard dependentHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortBoard dependentDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors34
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares 8300 GS and Vega II 8CU 4700G with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM128 MB DDR2- SMA
Memory typeDDR2SMA
Memory bus64 bitSystem memory interface
TFLOPS0.0152.1Better
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: 8300 GS or Vega II 8CU 4700G?+
8300 GS has the higher overall gaming score, while 8300 GS offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8300 GS is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
8300 GS is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
8300 GS offers more overall performance, while 8300 GS offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
8300 GS is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8300 GS is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
8300 GS leads in combined 1440p performance. 8300 GS can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
8300 GS is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8300 GS is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8300 GS is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to 8300 GS if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.