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GeForce 9300
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GeForce 9600M GS
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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 9300 is positioned at rank 633 and the GeForce 9600M GS is on rank 653, 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 9300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9300 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9300.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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 9600M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9300 and GeForce 9600M GS
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.
GeForce 9600M GS
The GeForce 9600M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 131 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300 scores 127 and the GeForce 9600M GS reaches 131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9600M GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300) vs 224 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127 | 131+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600M GS has 1 GB. The GeForce 9600M GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9300) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GS). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9300) vs No (GeForce 9600M GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9300) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300 draws 33W versus the GeForce 9600M GS's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 9300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300) vs 350W (GeForce 9600M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+322% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9600M GS launched at $70 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (GeForce 9300) vs 6.5 (GeForce 9600M GS) — the GeForce 9600M GS offers 3.2% better value. The GeForce 9300 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9300 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-14% | $70 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3 | 6.5+3% |
| Codename | GM108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #810 | #825 |
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