GeForce 9600 GT vs Radeon R5 M320
GeForce 9600 GT
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Radeon R5 M320
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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 GT is positioned at rank 578 and the Radeon R5 M320 is on rank 578, so the Radeon R5 M320 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 Radeon R5 M320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M320 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 M320 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 Radeon R5 M320 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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
The GeForce 9600 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $150), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 646.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+646.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon R5 M320
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.
Radeon R5 M320
The Radeon R5 M320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 475 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600 GT scores 473 and the Radeon R5 M320 reaches 475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GT is built on G9x while the Radeon R5 M320 uses GCN, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 1,024 (Radeon R5 M320).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473 | 475 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 1024+357% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M320 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 | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 M320's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 M320 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M320). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 6.3+97% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9600 GT launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 M320 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce 9600 GT costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 3.2 (Radeon R5 M320) — the GeForce 9600 GT offers 637.5% better value. The Radeon R5 M320 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-87% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6+638% | 3.2 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Pitcairn |
| Release | July 15 2008 | June 9 2015 |
| Ranking | #825 | #522 |
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