Mobility Radeon HD 560v vs GeForce 9600 GSO
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v is positioned at rank 633 and the GeForce 9600 GSO is on rank 615, so the GeForce 9600 GSO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 560v
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GSO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600 GSO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 560v.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9600 GSO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9600 GSO holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 560v and GeForce 9600 GSO
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v 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: 318 points.
GeForce 9600 GSO
The GeForce 9600 GSO 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: 323 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v scores 318 and the GeForce 9600 GSO reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9600 GSO uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 318 | 323+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 560v comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9600 GSO has 2 GB. The GeForce 9600 GSO offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1.5 GB+50% |
| 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 560v) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600 GSO). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v draws 50W versus the GeForce 9600 GSO's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| 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°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+191% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9600 GSO costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) — the GeForce 9600 GSO offers 21.7% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $129-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 12.9+22% |
| Codename | Broadway | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #825 |
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