GeForce 310M vs GeForce 9600M GS

GeForce 310M

2015Core: 549 MHzBoost: 549 MHz

GeForce 9600M GS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 310M

127

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 9600M GS

150

131

+3.1%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

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 9600M GS is on rank 653, so the GeForce 310M 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 GeForce 310M

#603

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4274%

#605

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3875%

#606

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3865%

#610

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3514%

#611

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3490%

#613

GeForce 310M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

98%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

98%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

98%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

97%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

95%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

94%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

93%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

91%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

89%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600M GS

#643

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5806%

#645

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5263%

#646

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5249%

#650

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4773%

#651

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4741%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

100%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

99%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

98%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

96%

#658

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

#659

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

96%

#660

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

92%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

91%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

90%

#664

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

90%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

89%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

88%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

88%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 310M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 310M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9600M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 310M.

Insight	GeForce 310M	GeForce 9600M GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9600M 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.

GeForce 310M Benchmark Check

GeForce 9600M GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 310M and GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GS

The GeForce 9600M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 131 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 310M scores 127 and the GeForce 9600M GS reaches 131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 310M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9600M GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310M) vs 224 (GeForce 9600M GS).

Feature	GeForce 310M	GeForce 9600M GS
G3D Mark Score	127	131+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 310M	GeForce 9600M 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 310M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600M GS has 1 GB. The GeForce 9600M GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 310M	GeForce 9600M GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 310M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 310M	GeForce 9600M GS
DirectX	10.1	10.0
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 310M) vs No (GeForce 9600M 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 9600M GS).

Feature	GeForce 310M	GeForce 9600M 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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 310M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9600M GS's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 310M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310M) vs 350W (GeForce 9600M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.