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GeForce 9650M GT
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GeForce 9500M 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 9650M GT is positioned at rank 679 and the GeForce 9500M GS is on rank 628, so the GeForce 9500M GS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9650M GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 9650M GT is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 9650M GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9500M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9650M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 9500M GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9500M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9500M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 61.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 9650M GT and GeForce 9500M GS
GeForce 9650M GT
The GeForce 9650M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 137 points.
GeForce 9500M GS
The GeForce 9500M 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: 133 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9650M GT scores 137 and the GeForce 9500M GS reaches 133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9650M GT is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9500M GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 224 (GeForce 9500M GS).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 137+3% | 133 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+186% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9650M GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9500M GS has 512 MB. The GeForce 9650M GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9500M GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (G96) (GeForce 9650M GT) vs No (GeForce 9500M GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9500M GS).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (G96) | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9650M GT draws 75W versus the GeForce 9500M GS's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 9650M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8+100% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9650M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 9500M GS launched at $60 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9500M GS costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 8.9 (GeForce 9500M GS) — the GeForce 9500M GS offers 61.8% better value. The GeForce 9650M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | GeForce 9500M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 8.9+62% |
| Codename | GM107 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | October 27 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #671 | #825 |
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