GeForce 9450 vs GeForce 9300 GE
GeForce 9450
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GeForce 9300 GE
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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 9450 is positioned at rank 690 and the GeForce 9300 GE is on rank 501, so the GeForce 9300 GE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 GE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 9300 GE.
| Insight | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $25), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 9450 and GeForce 9300 GE
GeForce 9450
The GeForce 9450 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: 105 points.
GeForce 9300 GE
The GeForce 9300 GE 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: 102 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9450 scores 105 and the GeForce 9300 GE reaches 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9450 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9300 GE uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9450) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 GE). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9450) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GE). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 105+3% | 102 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+81% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz+8% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9450 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 GE has 256 MB. The GeForce 9450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 9450) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300 GE) — the GeForce 9450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9450) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300 GE). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce 9450) vs No (GeForce 9300 GE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9450) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9300 GE).
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Tesla) | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9450 draws 75W versus the GeForce 9300 GE's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9300 GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9450) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 GE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 111mm | 106mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 3.1+121% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 9300 GE launched at $23 and now averages $25. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (GeForce 9450) vs 4.1 (GeForce 9300 GE) — the GeForce 9450 offers 2.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 9450 | GeForce 9300 GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $23-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.2+2% | 4.1 |
| Codename | GM107 | GM108 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #671 | #810 |
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