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GeForce 9650M GT
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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 Mobility Radeon X1900 is on rank 599, so the Mobility Radeon X1900 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 Mobility Radeon X1900
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9650M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X1900.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon X1900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon X1900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.2%) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon X1900
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.
Mobility Radeon X1900
The Mobility Radeon X1900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9650M GT scores 137 and the Mobility Radeon X1900 reaches 135 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9650M GT is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon X1900 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1900). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1900).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 137+1% | 135 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 800+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+17% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9650M GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1900 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9650M GT offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X1900) — the GeForce 9650M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1900). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+23% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+65% | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9650M GT draws 75W versus the Mobility Radeon X1900's 50W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1900 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1900). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.8 | 2.7+50% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9650M GT launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Mobility Radeon X1900 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon X1900 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (GeForce 9650M GT) vs 9.0 (Mobility Radeon X1900) — the Mobility Radeon X1900 offers 63.6% better value. The GeForce 9650M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GT | Mobility Radeon X1900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 9.0+64% |
| Codename | GM107 | Broadway |
| Release | October 27 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #671 | #846 |
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