GeForce 9600 GSO vs GeForce 605
GeForce 9600 GSO
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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 9600 GSO is positioned at rank 615 and the GeForce 605 is on rank 115, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GSO
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9600 GSO offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9600 GSO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600 GSO holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 17.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 9600 GSO and GeForce 605
GeForce 9600 GSO
The GeForce 9600 GSO 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: 323 points.
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600 GSO scores 323 and the GeForce 605 reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GSO is built on G9x while the GeForce 605 uses Kepler, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs 384 (GeForce 605).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323 | 330+2% |
| Architecture | G9x | Kepler |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9600 GSO comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 605 has 512 MB. The GeForce 9600 GSO offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 (11_0)+20% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs None (GeForce 605). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600 GSO draws 150W versus the GeForce 605's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs 250W (GeForce 605). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 65W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 75-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 5.1+132% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 605 launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9600 GSO costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs 11.0 (GeForce 605) — the GeForce 9600 GSO offers 17.3% better value. The GeForce 605 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $30-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-17% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9+17% | 11.0 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GK107 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #825 | #837 |
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