GeForce 9500M G vs Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
GeForce 9500M G
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M G
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9500M G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU 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 Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
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.
Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 125 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9500M G scores 122 and the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU reaches 125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 122 | 125+2% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU has 0 MB. The GeForce 9500M G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9500M G) vs 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12_0+20% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9500M G draws 75W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU's 7W — a 165.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9500M G) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 7W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 17.9+1019% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9500M G launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.1 (GeForce 9500M G) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 9500M G | Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM107 | — |
| Release | October 27 2015 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #671 | #860 |
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