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GeForce 7300 GT
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GeForce 9500M G
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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 7300 GT is positioned at rank 326 and the GeForce 9500M G is on rank 519, so the GeForce 7300 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7300 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7300 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce 7300 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9500M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7300 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9500M G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 7300 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the GeForce 9500M G, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 52.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7300 GT and GeForce 9500M G
GeForce 7300 GT
The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.
GeForce 9500M G
The GeForce 9500M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7300 GT scores 124 and the GeForce 9500M G reaches 122 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7300 GT is built on Ampere while the GeForce 9500M G uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 640 (GeForce 9500M G). Raw compute: 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G). Boost clocks: 1860 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 124+2% | 122 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+1580% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40 TFLOPS+2963% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1860 MHz+82% | 1020 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+600% | 16 |
| TMUs | 336+740% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+3287% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7300 GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9500M G has 512 MB. The GeForce 9500M G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.0+11% |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7300 GT) vs No (GeForce 9500M G). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7300 GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9500M G).
| Feature | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7300 GT draws 450W versus the GeForce 9500M G's 75W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce 9500M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 450W | 75W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.6+433% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7300 GT launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 7300 GT costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce 7300 GT) vs 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 7300 GT offers 51.2% better value. The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 7300 GT | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $30-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2+51% | 4.1 |
| Codename | GA102 | GM107 |
| Release | January 27 2022 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #19 | #671 |
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