GeForce 9300 GS vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9766.7% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9300 GS.

Insight	GeForce 9300 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9766.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9766.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce 9300 GS Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300 GS and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce 9300 GS

The GeForce 9300 GS 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: 102 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9300 GS scores 102 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 9766.7%. The GeForce 9300 GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9300 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	102	10,064+9767%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1128%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1733 MHz+84%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	192 KB	960 KB+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9300 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9300 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9300 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 9300 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	10.0	12+20%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300 GS) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9300 GS) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce 9300 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300 GS draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 138% difference. The GeForce 9300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 9300 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	33W-82%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	170mm	173mm
Height	106mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.1	55.9+1703%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9300 GS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce 9300 GS costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9300 GS) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce 9300 GS offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).