GeForce 9100 vs GeForce 9300M G

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.

GeForce 9100 vs GeForce 9300M G FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 9100 vs GeForce 9300M G: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 9100

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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33.3% HIGHER MSRP
$40 MSRPvs$30 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 2.8 G3D/$ ($40 MSRP vs $30 MSRP).

GeForce 9300M G

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($30 MSRP vs $40 MSRP).
✅Delivers 38.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.8 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($30 MSRP vs $40 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 9300M G is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.7% in PassMark G3D (85 vs 82), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 9100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9300M G makes the most sense to buy today. It is $10 cheaper on MSRP at $30 vs $40, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 38.2% (2.8 vs 2.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 9300M G is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 9100 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 9100 vs GeForce 9300M G Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 9100

The GeForce 9100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 82 points.

GeForce 9300M G

The GeForce 9300M G 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: 85 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9100 scores 82 and the GeForce 9300M G reaches 85 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9100 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9300M G uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9100) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M G). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9100) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9100	GeForce 9300M G
G3D Mark Score	82	85+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS+71%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	941 MHz+71%	549 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9100	GeForce 9300M G
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9100 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M G carries 256 MB. GeForce 9100 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 9100 and 128-bit on the GeForce 9300M G.

Feature	GeForce 9100	GeForce 9300M G
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9100) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 9100	GeForce 9300M G
DirectX	10.0	10.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9100) vs No (GeForce 9300M G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M G).

Feature	GeForce 9100	GeForce 9300M G
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9100 draws 33W versus the GeForce 9300M G's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9100) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 9100	GeForce 9300M G
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	2.5	2.6+4%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 9100 came in at $40, while the GeForce 9300M G launched at $30. On MSRP, GeForce 9300M G was 25% cheaper ($10 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (GeForce 9100) vs 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) — the GeForce 9300M G offers 40% better value.

Feature	GeForce 9100	GeForce 9300M G
MSRP	$40	$30-25%
Performance per Dollar	2.0	2.8+40%
Codename	GM108	GM108
Release	March 13 2015	March 13 2015
Ranking	#810	#880

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