GeForce 9600 GS vs GeForce 510

GeForce 9600 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz

GeForce 510

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9600 GS

150

282

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 510

290

+2.8%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510

#582

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3705%

#584

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3359%

#585

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3350%

#589

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3046%

#590

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3026%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#595

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

96%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

95%

#599

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#600

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

94%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#603

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

93%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

89%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (2 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9600 GS.

Insight	GeForce 9600 GS	GeForce 510
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 510 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 9600 GS Benchmark Check

GeForce 510 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9600 GS and GeForce 510

GeForce 9600 GS

The GeForce 9600 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: 282 points.

GeForce 510

The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9600 GS scores 282 and the GeForce 510 reaches 290 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GS is built on G9x while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 65 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510).

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	GeForce 510
G3D Mark Score	282	290+3%
Architecture	G9x	Ampere
Process Node	65 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	224	2048+814%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	GeForce 510
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 9600 GS comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce 510 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	GeForce 510
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	2 GB+167%
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 9600 GS) vs 11.0 (GeForce 510). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	GeForce 510
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	11.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	3.3	4.1+24%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9600 GS) vs No (GeForce 510). Decoder: VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510).

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	GeForce 510
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	VP2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9600 GS draws 150W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	GeForce 510
TDP	150W	25W-83%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	111mm	64mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	90	70°C-22%
Perf/Watt	1.9	11.6+511%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9600 GS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9600 GS costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 19.3 (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 9600 GS offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).