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GeForce 9500M G
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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 9500M G is positioned at rank 519 and the GeForce 9300M GS is on rank 686, 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 9500M G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300M GS
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 9500M G | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 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 9500M G | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+190.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 9500M G and GeForce 9300M GS
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9500M G scores 122 and the GeForce 9300M GS reaches 118 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9300M GS uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 384 (GeForce 9300M GS). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 9300M GS). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 122+3% | 118 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+210% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz+86% | 549 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 9500M G | GeForce 9300M 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9500M G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9300M GS has 256 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: 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9300M GS) — the GeForce 9500M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | GeForce 9300M 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9300M GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9500M G) vs No (GeForce 9300M GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9300M GS).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9500M G draws 75W versus the GeForce 9300M GS's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 9300M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500M G) vs 350W (GeForce 9300M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 3.6+125% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9300M GS launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9300M GS costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 11.8 (GeForce 9300M GS) — the GeForce 9300M GS offers 187.8% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | GeForce 9300M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1 | 11.8+188% |
| Codename | GM107 | GM108 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #671 | #880 |
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