GeForce 9300M G vs GeForce G205M

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 G205M is on rank 442, so the GeForce G205M 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 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%

#601

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#602

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

96%

#603

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#604

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 Per Dollar GeForce G205M

#432

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1771%

#434

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1606%

#435

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1601%

#439

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1456%

#440

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1446%

#442

GeForce G205M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

99%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

98%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

95%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

93%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

92%

#452

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

#453

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

91%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#456

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

90%

#457

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce G205M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9300M G.

Insight	GeForce 9300M G	GeForce G205M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G205M 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 9300M G Benchmark Check

GeForce G205M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9300M G and GeForce G205M

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 G205M

The GeForce G205M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9300M G scores 85 versus the GeForce G205M's 92 — the GeForce G205M leads by 8.2%. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce G205M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 256 (GeForce G205M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G205M). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	GeForce G205M
G3D Mark Score	85	92+8%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.5084 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	549 MHz	993 MHz+81%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	GeForce G205M
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 9300M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G205M has 512 MB. The GeForce G205M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	GeForce G205M
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 10.0 (GeForce G205M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	GeForce G205M
DirectX	10.0	10.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	2.1	4.0+90%
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300M G) vs No (GeForce G205M). 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 G205M).

Feature	GeForce 9300M G	GeForce G205M
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the GeForce G205M's 16W — a 69.4% difference. The GeForce G205M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (GeForce G205M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.