GeForce 9450 vs GeForce 9300 GS

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. The GeForce 9450 is positioned at rank #690 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 9450

#680

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

10340%

#682

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

9373%

#683

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

9349%

#687

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

8501%

#688

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

8443%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

97%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

96%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#695

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

91%

#698

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

89%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

89%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

#701

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

87%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

85%

#703

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

85%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

84%

#705

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 GS.

Insight	GeForce 9450	GeForce 9300 GS
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9450 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 9450 Benchmark Check

GeForce 9300 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9450 and GeForce 9300 GS

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 GS

The GeForce 9300 GS 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9450 scores 105 and the GeForce 9300 GS 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 GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9450) vs 384 (GeForce 9300 GS). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9450) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300 GS). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 9450	GeForce 9300 GS
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9450	GeForce 9300 GS
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 9450 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300 GS 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 GS) — the GeForce 9450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 9450	GeForce 9300 GS
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9450) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9450	GeForce 9300 GS
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)+11%	10.0
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Tesla) (GeForce 9450) vs No (GeForce 9300 GS). 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 GS).

Feature	GeForce 9450	GeForce 9300 GS
Encoder	No NVENC (Tesla)	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9450 draws 75W versus the GeForce 9300 GS's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9300 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9450) vs 350W (GeForce 9300 GS). 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 GS
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%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9450 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 9300 GS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9300 GS costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (GeForce 9450) vs Infinity (GeForce 9300 GS) — the GeForce 9300 GS offers Infinity% better value.