GeForce 9500 GS
VS
GeForce GT 240M

GeForce 9500 GS vs GeForce GT 240M

NVIDIA

GeForce 9500 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 240M

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz

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 9500 GS is positioned at rank 644 and the GeForce GT 240M is on rank 392, so the GeForce GT 240M 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 9500 GS

#634
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
5539%
#636
5021%
#637
5008%
#641
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
4554%
#642
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
4523%
#644
GeForce 9500 GS
MSRP: $110|Avg: $10
100%
#645
GeForce 9300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#646
98%
#647
Mobility Radeon HD 4270
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
97%
#648
GeForce 9500 GT
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
97%
#649
GeForce 8500 GT
MSRP: $89|Avg: $15
97%
#650
Mobility Radeon X1600
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#651
Radeon HD 3650 AGP
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
96%
#652
GeForce 9400M G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
96%
#653
GeForce 9600M GS
MSRP: $70|Avg: $20
95%
#654
Mobility Radeon HD 3470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
95%
#655
Mobility Radeon HD 4200
MSRP: $49|Avg: $45
95%
#656
GeForce 8800 GT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $25
94%
#657
GeForce 8400
MSRP: $45|Avg: $5
92%
#658
GeForce 9800M GTS
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
91%
#659
GeForce 8600 GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240M

#382
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1280%
#384
1161%
#385
1158%
#389
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1053%
#390
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1045%
#392
GeForce GT 240M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
100%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
99%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
98%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
98%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#400
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
95%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
95%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
94%
#403
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
92%
#404
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
92%
#406
92%
#407
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9500 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 240M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9500 GS 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9500 GS and GeForce GT 240M

NVIDIA

GeForce 9500 GS

The GeForce 9500 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 240M

The GeForce GT 240M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9500 GS scores 216 and the GeForce GT 240M reaches 212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500 GS is built on G9x while the GeForce GT 240M uses Kepler, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240M).

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
G3D Mark Score
216+2%
212
Architecture
G9x
Kepler
Process Node
65 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
224
384+71%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
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 9500 GS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 240M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 240M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
DirectX
11.1 (10_0)
11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL
3.3
3.3
Max Displays
2
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce 9500 GS) vs None (GeForce GT 240M). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9500 GS) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 240M).

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
Encoder
PureVideo HD
None
Decoder
PureVideo HD
PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9500 GS draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 240M's 32W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500 GS) vs 350W (GeForce GT 240M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70.

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
TDP
150W
32W-79%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80
70-13%
Perf/Watt
1.4
6.6+371%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 240M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce 9500 GSGeForce GT 240M
MSRP
$110
Avg Price (30d)
$10
Codename
NB9E-GTX
GK107
Release
July 15 2008
March 22 2012
Ranking
#825
#909