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GeForce 9300M 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 9300M GS is positioned at rank 686 and the GeForce 9500M G is on rank 519, so the GeForce 9500M 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 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9500M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9300M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9300M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 190.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+190.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 GS and GeForce 9500M G
GeForce 9300M GS
The GeForce 9300M GS 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: 118 points.
GeForce 9500M G
The GeForce 9500M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 122 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9300M GS scores 118 and the GeForce 9500M G reaches 122 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9300M GS is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9500M G uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 640 (GeForce 9500M G). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 118 | 122+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+210% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 1020 MHz+86% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9500M G has 512 MB. The GeForce 9500M G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 9500M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9300M GS) vs No (GeForce 9500M G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9500M G).
| Feature | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9300M GS draws 33W versus the GeForce 9500M G's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9300M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M G). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6+125% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9300M GS launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9300M GS costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.8 (GeForce 9300M GS) vs 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) — the GeForce 9300M GS offers 187.8% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 9300M GS | GeForce 9500M G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $30-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.8+188% | 4.1 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM107 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #880 | #671 |
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