CPU
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GeForce 9600M GS
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Radeon HD 5450
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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 9600M GS is positioned at rank 653 and the Radeon HD 5450 is on rank 306, so the Radeon HD 5450 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 Radeon HD 5450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9600M GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9600M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 92.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 Radeon HD 5450
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.
Radeon HD 5450
The Radeon HD 5450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600M GS scores 131 and the Radeon HD 5450 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600M GS is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 5450 uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 131 | 136+4% |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 1440+543% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9600M GS comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5450 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5450).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | — |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600M GS draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 5450's 151W — a 0.7% difference. The GeForce 9600M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5450). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9600M GS launched at $70 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The GeForce 9600M GS costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (GeForce 9600M GS) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) — the GeForce 9600M GS offers 91.2% better value. The Radeon HD 5450 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600M GS | Radeon HD 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $60-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.5+91% | 3.4 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Cypress |
| Release | July 15 2008 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #825 | #682 |
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