GeForce G210M vs GeForce 9500M GS

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 G210M is positioned at rank 436 and the GeForce 9500M GS is on rank 628, so the GeForce G210M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210M

#426

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1683%

#428

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1526%

#429

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1522%

#433

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1384%

#434

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1374%

#436

GeForce G210M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

94%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

91%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9500M GS

#618

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4891%

#620

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4433%

#621

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4422%

#625

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4021%

#626

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3993%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#631

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

96%

#632

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

95%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

95%

#636

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

95%

#637

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

94%

#638

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#639

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#641

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#643

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce G210M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce G210M 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 9500M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G210M.

Insight	GeForce G210M	GeForce 9500M GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9500M GS remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce G210M Benchmark Check

GeForce 9500M GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G210M and GeForce 9500M GS

GeForce G210M

The GeForce G210M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce G210M scores 129 and the GeForce 9500M GS reaches 133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9500M GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce G210M) vs 224 (GeForce 9500M GS).

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce 9500M GS
G3D Mark Score	129	133+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	256+14%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce G210M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce 9500M GS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G210M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9500M GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce 9500M GS
DirectX	10.1	10.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G210M) vs No (GeForce 9500M GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce G210M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9500M GS).

Feature	GeForce G210M	GeForce 9500M GS
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G210M draws 16W versus the GeForce 9500M GS's 150W — a 161.4% difference. The GeForce G210M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210M) vs 350W (GeForce 9500M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.