GeForce 320M vs GeForce 9500 GS
GeForce 320M
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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 320M is positioned at rank 101 and the GeForce 9500 GS is on rank 644, so the GeForce 320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 320M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 320M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9500 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9500 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 320M.
| Insight | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9500 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 320M and GeForce 9500 GS
GeForce 320M
The GeForce 320M 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: 210 points.
GeForce 9500 GS
The GeForce 9500 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: 216 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 320M scores 210 and the GeForce 9500 GS reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9500 GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 224 (GeForce 9500 GS).
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 210 | 216+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 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 320M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9500 GS has 512 MB. The GeForce 9500 GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 320M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_0)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 320M) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 9500 GS). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9500 GS).
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9500 GS's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 350W (GeForce 9500 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+357% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 320M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce 9500 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GM108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #880 | #825 |
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