GeForce 9600M GT vs Quadro 400

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.

GeForce 9600M GT vs Quadro 400 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 9600M GT vs Quadro 400: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 9600M GT

2008

Why buy it

✅37.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $89 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 0.9 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌400% higher power demand at 150W vs 30W.

Quadro 400

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 150W, a 120W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 9600M GT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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111.3% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 9600M GT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 10.1% in PassMark G3D (163 vs 148), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 9600M GT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9600M GT makes the most sense to buy today. It is $89 cheaper on MSRP at $80 vs $169, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 132.7% (2.0 vs 0.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 9600M GT vs Quadro 400 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 9600M GT

The GeForce 9600M 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: 163 points.

Quadro 400

The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 9600M GT scores 163 versus the Quadro 400's 148 — the GeForce 9600M GT leads by 10.1%. The GeForce 9600M GT is built on G9x while the Quadro 400 uses Pascal, both on 65 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600M GT) vs 256 (Quadro 400).

Feature	GeForce 9600M GT	Quadro 400
G3D Mark Score	163+10%	148
Architecture	G9x	Pascal
Process Node	65 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	224	256+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 9600M GT gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 400 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 9600M GT	Quadro 400
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce 9600M GT and 64-bit on the Quadro 400.

Feature	GeForce 9600M GT	Quadro 400
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GT) vs 10_1 (Quadro 400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9600M GT	Quadro 400
DirectX	10.0	10_1
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9600M GT draws 150W versus the Quadro 400's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600M GT) vs 350W (Quadro 400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce 9600M GT	Quadro 400
TDP	150W	30W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	1.1	4.9+345%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 9600M GT came in at $80, while the Quadro 400 launched at $169. On MSRP, GeForce 9600M GT was 52.7% cheaper ($89 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (GeForce 9600M GT) vs 0.9 (Quadro 400) — the GeForce 9600M GT offers 122.2% better value. The newer card here is Quadro 400 (2017 vs 2008).

Feature	GeForce 9600M GT	Quadro 400
MSRP	$80-53%	$169
Performance per Dollar	2.0+122%	0.9
Codename	NB9E-GTX	GP107
Release	July 15 2008	February 7 2017
Ranking	#825	#741

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