GeForce 9200M GS vs GeForce 9300
GeForce 9200M GS
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GeForce 9300
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 9200M GS is positioned at rank 683 and the GeForce 9300 is on rank 633, so the GeForce 9300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9200M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 9300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 96.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+96.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 9200M GS and GeForce 9300
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 9300
The GeForce 9300 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: 127 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9200M GS scores 129 and the GeForce 9300 reaches 127 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9200M GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9300 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 384 (GeForce 9300). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129+2% | 127 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+42% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz+6% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9200M GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 has 512 MB. The GeForce 9300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1 (10_0)+11% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9200M GS) vs None (GeForce 9300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9300).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD (VP2) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9200M GS draws 16W versus the GeForce 9300's 33W — a 69.4% difference. The GeForce 9200M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 350W (GeForce 9300). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-52% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+113% | 3.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9200M GS launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 9300 launched at $60 and now averages $20. The GeForce 9300 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.2 (GeForce 9200M GS) vs 6.3 (GeForce 9300) — the GeForce 9300 offers 96.9% better value. The GeForce 9200M GS is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9200M GS | GeForce 9300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.2 | 6.3+97% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 25 2016 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #864 | #810 |
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