GeForce G200 vs GeForce 9600M GS
GeForce G200
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GeForce 9600M GS
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 G200 is positioned at rank 357 and the GeForce 9600M GS is on rank 653, so the GeForce G200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G200 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce G200 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 G200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9600M GS offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce G200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce G200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 38.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+38.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 G200 and GeForce 9600M GS
GeForce G200
The GeForce G200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G200 scores 136 and the GeForce 9600M GS reaches 131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 9600M GS uses G9x, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G200) vs 224 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 136+4% | 131 |
| Architecture | Pascal | G9x |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M 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 G200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600M GS has 1 GB. The GeForce 9600M GS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G200) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600M GS). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G200) vs No (GeForce 9600M GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce G200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9600M GS).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G200 draws 30W versus the GeForce 9600M GS's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G200) vs 350W (GeForce 9600M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5+400% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G200 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9600M GS launched at $70 and now averages $20. The GeForce G200 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GeForce G200) vs 6.5 (GeForce 9600M GS) — the GeForce G200 offers 40% better value. The GeForce G200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce G200 | GeForce 9600M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $70-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1+40% | 6.5 |
| Codename | GP108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 17 2017 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #825 |
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