GeForce 410M vs GeForce 9600 GS

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. The GeForce 410M is positioned at rank #56 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 410M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#46

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

200%

#48

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#49

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

181%

#53

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#54

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#56

GeForce 410M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 410M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 410M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 410M.

Insight	GeForce 410M	GeForce 9600 GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
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 (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9600 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 410M Benchmark Check

GeForce 9600 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 410M and GeForce 9600 GS

GeForce 410M

The GeForce 410M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 271 points.

GeForce 9600 GS

The GeForce 9600 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: 282 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 410M scores 271 and the GeForce 9600 GS reaches 282 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 410M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9600 GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 410M) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GS).

Feature	GeForce 410M	GeForce 9600 GS
G3D Mark Score	271	282+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 410M	GeForce 9600 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 410M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GS has 768 MB. The GeForce 9600 GS offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 410M	GeForce 9600 GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.75 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 410M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9600 GS). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 410M	GeForce 9600 GS
DirectX	11.0	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 410M) vs None (GeForce 9600 GS). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 410M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GS).

Feature	GeForce 410M	GeForce 9600 GS
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 410M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9600 GS's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 410M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 410M) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90.