GeForce 9600M GS vs GeForce Go 7600
GeForce 9600M GS
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GeForce Go 7600
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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 Go 7600 is on rank 76, so the GeForce Go 7600 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 Go 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 Go 7600.
| Insight | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 Go 7600
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 Go 7600
The GeForce Go 7600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 128 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600M GS scores 131 and the GeForce Go 7600 reaches 128 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600M GS is built on G9x while the GeForce Go 7600 uses Kepler, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 1,152 (GeForce Go 7600).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 131+2% | 128 |
| Architecture | G9x | Kepler |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 1152+414% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 7600 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 Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9.0c (GeForce Go 7600). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9600M GS) vs No (GeForce Go 7600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7600).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600M GS draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 7600's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce 9600M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7600). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-12% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9+12% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7600 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | GeForce Go 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GK104 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #825 | #450 |
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