GeForce Go 7900 GTX vs GeForce 9600 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. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is positioned at rank #218 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Go 7900 GTX

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1343%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1291%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1276%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1273%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1271%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1264%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1248%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1243%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1231%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1228%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1213%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1211%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1189%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1188%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#98

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#203

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1481%

#218

GeForce Go 7900 GTX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

98%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

95%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

92%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#230

Radeon HD 7540D

MSRP: $67|Avg: $5

91%

#232

Radeon HD 8240

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#233

Radeon HD 6320

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce Go 7900 GTX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9600 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (768 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GTX.

Insight	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce 9600 GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9600 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 Go 7900 GTX Benchmark Check

GeForce 9600 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7900 GTX and GeForce 9600 GS

GeForce Go 7900 GTX

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.

GeForce 9600 GS

The GeForce 9600 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: 282 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 and the GeForce 9600 GS reaches 282 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce 9600 GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GS).

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce 9600 GS
G3D Mark Score	270	282+4%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	2816+1157%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce 9600 GS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GS has 768 MB. The GeForce 9600 GS offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce 9600 GS
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.75 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9600 GS). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce 9600 GS
DirectX	9.0c	11.1 (10_0)+23%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	2.1	3.3+57%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs None (GeForce 9600 GS). Decoder: PureVideo vs VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9600 GS).

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce 9600 GS
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo	VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250W versus the GeForce 9600 GS's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 9600 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce 9600 GS
TDP	250W	150W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C-6%	90
Perf/Watt	1.1	1.9+73%