GeForce 9500M G vs Quadro FX 380M
GeForce 9500M G
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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 9500M G is positioned at rank 519 and the Quadro FX 380M is on rank 161, so the Quadro FX 380M 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 Quadro FX 380M
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 Quadro FX 380M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9500M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 380M.
| Insight | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9500M G 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 9500M G and Quadro FX 380M
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.
Quadro FX 380M
The Quadro FX 380M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 121 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9500M G scores 122 and the Quadro FX 380M reaches 121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9500M G is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 380M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 240 (Quadro FX 380M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9500M G) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 380M).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 122 | 121 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+167% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+110% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 9500M G) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 380M) — the GeForce 9500M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (Quadro FX 380M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1 (FL10_1)+11% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9500M G) vs VP4 (Quadro FX 380M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro FX 380M).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VP4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9500M G draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 380M's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce 9500M G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500M G) vs 350W (Quadro FX 380M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-60% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+167% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9500M G is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Quadro FX 380M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | GT200B |
| Release | October 27 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #671 | #815 |
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