GeForce 9500M G vs GeForce 8700M GT

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 9500M G is positioned at rank #519 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 9500M G

#509

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2668%

#511

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2418%

#512

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2412%

#516

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2193%

#517

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2178%

#519

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#520

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#521

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

99%

#522

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#523

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#524

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#525

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#526

Mobility Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

97%

#527

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#528

Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#529

Radeon HD 7660G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#530

Mobility Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#531

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7700M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#532

Radeon HD 7620G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#533

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#534

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 9500M G is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9500M G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8700M GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8700M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9500M G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9500M G	GeForce 8700M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8700M GT 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 9500M G Benchmark Check

GeForce 8700M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9500M G and GeForce 8700M GT

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.

GeForce 8700M GT

The GeForce 8700M GT 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: 124 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9500M G scores 122 and the GeForce 8700M GT reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8700M GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 224 (GeForce 8700M GT).

Feature	GeForce 9500M G	GeForce 8700M GT
G3D Mark Score	122	124+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	640+186%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9500M G	GeForce 8700M GT
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 9500M G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8700M GT has 256 MB. The GeForce 9500M G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9500M G	GeForce 8700M GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8700M GT). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9500M G	GeForce 8700M GT
DirectX	10.0	10.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9500M G) vs No (GeForce 8700M GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8700M GT).

Feature	GeForce 9500M G	GeForce 8700M GT
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9500M G draws 75W versus the GeForce 8700M GT's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 9500M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500M G) vs 350W (GeForce 8700M GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce 9500M G	GeForce 8700M GT
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	1.6+100%	0.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8700M GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 8700M GT costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs Infinity (GeForce 8700M GT) — the GeForce 8700M GT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 9500M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).