GeForce 9600 GS vs NVS 310

GeForce 9600 GS

2008Core: 500 MHz

NVS 310

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9600 GS

150

282

+2.5%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

NVS 310

275

0.0%

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 NVS 310

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

91%

#290

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8539%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

100%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

99%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

98%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

97%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

95%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

94%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

92%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

91%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

91%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

89%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

88%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

88%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The NVS 310 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The NVS 310 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 9600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (768 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the NVS 310.

Insight	GeForce 9600 GS	NVS 310
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 9600 GS 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

NVS 310 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9600 GS and NVS 310

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.

NVS 310

The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9600 GS scores 282 and the NVS 310 reaches 275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GS is built on G9x while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 512 (NVS 310).

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	NVS 310
G3D Mark Score	282+3%	275
Architecture	G9x	Maxwell
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	512 ×2+129%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	NVS 310
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 NVS 310 has 512 MB. The GeForce 9600 GS offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	NVS 310
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB+50%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	NVS 310
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (11_0)+8%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9600 GS) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: VP2 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GS) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	NVS 310
Encoder	None	Fermi NVENC
Decoder	VP2	VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9600 GS draws 150W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 75.2% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	NVS 310
TDP	150W	68W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	145mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	90	75°C-17%
Perf/Watt	1.9	4.0+111%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9600 GS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the NVS 310 launched at $159 and now averages $10. The GeForce 9600 GS costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 27.5 (NVS 310) — the GeForce 9600 GS offers Infinity% better value. The NVS 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).