GeForce 310M vs GeForce 9200M GS
GeForce 310M
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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.
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 GeForce 310M is positioned at rank 613 and the GeForce 9200M GS is on rank 683, so the GeForce 310M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 310M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 310M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9200M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 310M and GeForce 9200M GS
GeForce 310M
The GeForce 310M 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: 127 points.
GeForce 9200M GS
The GeForce 9200M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 310M scores 127 and the GeForce 9200M GS reaches 129 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 310M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9200M GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310M) vs 256 (GeForce 9200M GS). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 310M) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GS). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127 | 129+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.5084 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 993 MHz+81% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 310M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9200M GS has 256 MB. The GeForce 310M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 310M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 310M) vs No (GeForce 9200M GS). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 310M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GS).
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 310M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9200M GS's 16W — a 69.4% difference. The GeForce 9200M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310M) vs 350W (GeForce 9200M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 16W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8 | 8.1+113% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200M GS is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #880 | #864 |
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