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GeForce 8800 GS
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GeForce 9600 GSO
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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 8800 GS is positioned at rank 629 and the GeForce 9600 GSO is on rank 615, so the GeForce 9600 GSO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GSO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8800 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9600 GSO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9600 GSO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600 GSO holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $40), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 56.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 8800 GS and GeForce 9600 GSO
GeForce 8800 GS
The GeForce 8800 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: 330 points.
GeForce 9600 GSO
The GeForce 9600 GSO 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: 323 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8800 GS scores 330 and the GeForce 9600 GSO reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800 GS is built on G9x while the GeForce 9600 GSO uses G9x, both on a 65 nm process. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330+2% | 323 |
| Architecture | G9x | G9x |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8800 GS comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GSO has 2 GB. The GeForce 9600 GSO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 1.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600 GSO). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800 GS) vs No (GeForce 9600 GSO). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8800 GS draws 150W versus the GeForce 9600 GSO's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9600 GSO is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-6% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8800 GS launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9600 GSO costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.3 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) — the GeForce 9600 GSO offers 55.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $129-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $25-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3 | 12.9+55% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | July 15 2008 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #825 | #825 |
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