GeForce 9300M G vs Quadro FX 370
GeForce 9300M G
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro FX 370 is on rank 373, so the Quadro FX 370 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 Quadro FX 370
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9300M G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9300M G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 370 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9300M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 370.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300M G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300M G holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1586.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1586.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Quadro FX 370
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.
Quadro FX 370
The Quadro FX 370 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: 84 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300M G scores 85 and the Quadro FX 370 reaches 84 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300M G is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 370 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 240 (Quadro FX 370). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 370).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 85+1% | 84 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+48% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 370) — the GeForce 9300M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 10.0 (Quadro FX 370). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300M G) vs None (Quadro FX 370). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M G) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 370).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300M G draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 370's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 9300M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 370). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-83% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6+550% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 370 launched at $129 and now averages $500. The GeForce 9300M G costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.8 (GeForce 9300M G) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 370) — the GeForce 9300M G offers 1300% better value. The GeForce 9300M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M G | Quadro FX 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-77% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-94% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.8+1300% | 0.2 |
| Codename | GM108 | GT200B |
| Release | March 13 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #880 | #815 |
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