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Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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GeForce 9600 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. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is positioned at rank #449 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (1 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9600 GS.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 5165 and GeForce 9600 GS
Mobility Radeon HD 5165
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 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: 284 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 scores 284 and the GeForce 9600 GS reaches 282 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9600 GS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 284 | 282 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GS has 768 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+33% | 0.75 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9600 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_0)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9600 GS's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7+200% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9600 GS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9600 GS costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) vs Infinity (GeForce 9600 GS) — the GeForce 9600 GS offers Infinity% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 | GeForce 9600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | Broadway | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #825 |
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