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GeForce 9600 GSO
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Radeon R5 310
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 9600 GSO is positioned at rank 615 and the Radeon R5 310 is on rank 424, so the Radeon R5 310 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 Radeon R5 310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 310 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 310 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600 GSO lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 71.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9600 GSO | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+71.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon R5 310
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.
Radeon R5 310
The Radeon R5 310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 332 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600 GSO scores 323 and the Radeon R5 310 reaches 332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GSO is built on G9x while the Radeon R5 310 uses GCN 3.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs 384 (Radeon R5 310).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323 | 332+3% |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9600 GSO comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 310 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 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600 GSO draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 310's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R5 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs 350W (Radeon R5 310). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 6.6+200% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R5 310 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Radeon R5 310 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) vs 22.1 (Radeon R5 310) — the Radeon R5 310 offers 71.3% better value. The Radeon R5 310 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GSO | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $49-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9 | 22.1+71% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Weston |
| Release | July 15 2008 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #825 | #873 |
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