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GeForce 9600 GT
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GeForce 800M
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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 GT is positioned at rank 578 and the GeForce 800M is on rank 290, so the GeForce 800M 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 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 800M is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 800M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9600 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 800M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9600 GT and GeForce 800M
GeForce 9600 GT
The GeForce 9600 GT 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: 473 points.
GeForce 800M
The GeForce 800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 477 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600 GT scores 473 and the GeForce 800M reaches 477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GT is built on G9x while the GeForce 800M uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 384 (GeForce 800M).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473 | 477 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 800M has 512 MB. The GeForce 9600 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 11.0 (GeForce 800M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5+36% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce 9600 GT) vs No (GeForce 800M). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 800M).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600 GT draws 150W versus the GeForce 800M's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 800M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 14.5+353% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 800M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM108 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #825 | #854 |
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