GeForce 9300 SE vs Quadro FX 540

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 Quadro FX 540 is on rank 397, so the Quadro FX 540 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 Quadro FX 540

#382

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

54715%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

100%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

89%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

89%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

89%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

85%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

85%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

81%

#405

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

74%

#406

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

74%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

67%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

63%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

59%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 9300 SE is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9300 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 540 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9300 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 540.

Insight	GeForce 9300 SE	Quadro FX 540
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9300 SE	Quadro FX 540
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+51.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 9300 SE and Quadro FX 540

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.

Quadro FX 540

The Quadro FX 540 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9300 SE scores 82 and the Quadro FX 540 reaches 81 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 SE is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 540 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 240 (Quadro FX 540). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 540).

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	Quadro FX 540
G3D Mark Score	82+1%	81
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS+16%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	Quadro FX 540
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 Quadro FX 540 has 128 MB. The GeForce 9300 SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 540) — the GeForce 9300 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	Quadro FX 540
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300 SE draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 540's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9300 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 350W (Quadro FX 540). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 9300 SE	Quadro FX 540
TDP	33W-83%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	2.5+525%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9300 SE launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 540 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9300 SE costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9300 SE) vs 5.4 (Quadro FX 540) — the GeForce 9300 SE offers 51.9% better value. The GeForce 9300 SE is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).