GeForce 9600M GS vs GeForce G210M
GeForce 9600M GS
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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 9600M GS is positioned at rank 653 and the GeForce G210M is on rank 436, so the GeForce G210M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600M GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G210M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce G210M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G210M.
| Insight | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9600M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9600M GS and GeForce G210M
GeForce 9600M GS
The GeForce 9600M 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: 131 points.
GeForce G210M
The GeForce G210M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600M GS scores 131 and the GeForce G210M reaches 129 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600M GS is built on G9x while the GeForce G210M uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 256 (GeForce G210M).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 131+2% | 129 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 256+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9600M GS comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce G210M has 512 MB. The GeForce 9600M GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 10.1 (GeForce G210M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9600M GS) vs No (GeForce G210M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce G210M).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600M GS draws 150W versus the GeForce G210M's 16W — a 161.4% difference. The GeForce G210M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 350W (GeForce G210M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 16W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 8.1+800% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G210M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce G210M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM108 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #825 | #864 |
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