GeForce 9300M G vs GeForce 9100
GeForce 9300M G
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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 9300M G is positioned at rank 594 and the GeForce 9100 is on rank 639, so the GeForce 9300M G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9100
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 9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $30), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 478.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+478.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 9300M G and GeForce 9100
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.
GeForce 9100
The GeForce 9100 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300M G scores 85 and the GeForce 9100 reaches 82 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9100 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 384 (GeForce 9100). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9100). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 85+4% | 82 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+71% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 941 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9300M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9100 has 512 MB. The GeForce 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9300M G) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9100). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300M G) vs No (GeForce 9100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9100).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the GeForce 9100's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (GeForce 9100). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6+4% | 2.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9100 launched at $40 and now averages $5. The GeForce 9100 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 16.4 (GeForce 9100) — the GeForce 9100 offers 485.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | GeForce 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-25% | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $5-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.8 | 16.4+486% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #880 | #810 |
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