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GeForce 9600M GS
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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. The GeForce 9600M GS is positioned at rank #653 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600M GS
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2008). The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU 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 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU.
| Insight | GeForce 9600M GS | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| 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 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 Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
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.
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600M GS scores 131 and the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU reaches 129 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 131+2% | 129 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 7 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU has 0 MB. The GeForce 9600M GS offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 12_1 (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12_1+20% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600M GS draws 150W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU's 7W — a 182.2% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 7W-95% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 18.4+1944% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9600M GS launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | — |
| Release | July 15 2008 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #825 | #915 |
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