GeForce 9200M GS vs GeForce 7650 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 9200M GS is positioned at rank 683 and the GeForce 7650 GS is on rank 702, so the GeForce 9200M GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 9200M GS

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

8416%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

7629%

#676

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

7609%

#680

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6919%

#681

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6872%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

100%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

100%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

88%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

85%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

82%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

81%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

79%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

78%

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MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

78%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#695

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

76%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

74%

#698

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7650 GS

#692

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

12199%

#694

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

11058%

#695

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

11029%

#699

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

10029%

#700

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9961%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#704

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#705

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

99%

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GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

97%

#707

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

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Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#710

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

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GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

88%

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GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

87%

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MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

82%

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GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

82%

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RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

82%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#717

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 7650 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% 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 9200M GS.

Insight	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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

The GeForce 7650 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 7650 GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 177% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 GS
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+177%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($15)

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 9200M GS and GeForce 7650 GS

GeForce 9200M GS

The GeForce 9200M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.

GeForce 7650 GS

The GeForce 7650 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 134 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9200M GS scores 129 and the GeForce 7650 GS reaches 134 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200M GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7650 GS uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 768 (GeForce 7650 GS).

Feature	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 GS
G3D Mark Score	129	134+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	768+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 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 9200M GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7650 GS has 512 MB. The GeForce 7650 GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 GS
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7650 GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 GS
DirectX	10.0+11%	9.0c
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9200M GS) vs No (GeForce 7650 GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs No. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7650 GS).

Feature	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 GS
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	No
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9200M GS draws 16W versus the GeForce 7650 GS's 30W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce 9200M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 350W (GeForce 7650 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 9200M GS	GeForce 7650 GS
TDP	16W-47%	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	8.1+80%	4.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9200M GS launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 7650 GS launched at $150 and now averages $15. The GeForce 7650 GS costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 8.9 (GeForce 7650 GS) — the GeForce 7650 GS offers 178.1% better value. The GeForce 9200M GS is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).