GeForce 9600 GS vs Radeon HD 6370M

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 Radeon HD 6370M

#312

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

787%

#314

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

713%

#315

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

711%

#319

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

647%

#320

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

642%

#322

Radeon HD 6370M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

99%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

98%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

98%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

93%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

93%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

92%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

90%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

90%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6370M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9600 GS	Radeon HD 6370M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 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

Radeon HD 6370M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9600 GS and Radeon HD 6370M

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.

Radeon HD 6370M

The Radeon HD 6370M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 276 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9600 GS scores 282 and the Radeon HD 6370M reaches 276 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GS is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 6370M uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6370M).

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	Radeon HD 6370M
G3D Mark Score	282+2%	276
Architecture	G9x	TeraScale 2
Process Node	65 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	224	960+329%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	Radeon HD 6370M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9600 GS comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6370M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6370M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 9600 GS	Radeon HD 6370M
VRAM Capacity	0.75 GB	1 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9600 GS draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6370M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 6370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6370M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.