GeForce 9300 SE 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.

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 9300 SE is positioned at rank 668 and the GeForce 9300M G is on rank 594, so the GeForce 9300M G 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 9300 SE

#656

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6620%

#658

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6001%

#659

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5985%

#663

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5443%

#664

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5405%

#666

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

100%

#667

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#669

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#670

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#671

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#672

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#673

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

88%

#674

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#675

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

87%

#676

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

87%

#677

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

84%

#678

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

83%

#679

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

83%

#680

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

82%

#681

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M G

#583

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3836%

#585

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3478%

#586

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3469%

#590

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3154%

#591

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3133%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#595

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

99%

#597

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

98%

#598

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#599

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#600

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

98%

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Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#602

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

96%

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Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

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Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#605

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

92%

#606

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#607

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

92%

#608

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9300M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9300 SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9300 SE	GeForce 9300M G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9300 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 189.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9300 SE	GeForce 9300M G
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+189.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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 SE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300 SE and GeForce 9300M G

GeForce 9300 SE

The GeForce 9300 SE 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 9300 SE 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 9300 SE is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9300M G uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M G). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	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 9300 SE	GeForce 9300M G
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 9300 SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M G has 256 MB. The GeForce 9300 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	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: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	GeForce 9300M G
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)+11%	10.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9300 SE) vs No (GeForce 9300M G). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M G).

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	GeForce 9300M G
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300 SE draws 33W versus the GeForce 9300M G's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	GeForce 9300M G
TDP	33W	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	2.5	2.6+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9300 SE costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) — the GeForce 9300 SE offers 192.9% better value.