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.

Overview

The GeForce 9300 GE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 102 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9300 GE

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GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

118%

#753

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

117%

#754

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

116%

#755

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

116%

#756

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

116%

#757

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

116%

#758

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

115%

#759

Radeon R3E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

113%

#760

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

110%

#761

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

109%

#762

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

108%

#763

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

#764

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

105%

#765

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

105%

#766

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

103%

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GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

100%

#768

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#769

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#770

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#771

Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#772

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#773

Radeon R7 M445

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

#774

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#775

Radeon HD 7640G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#776

Radeon R9 M275

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#777

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

91%

#778

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

89%

#779

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

#780

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

87%

#781

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

87%

#782

Radeon HD 8690A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 9300 GE across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 9300 GE specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9300 GE scores 102 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7227 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 941 MHz from a base of 928 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 9300 GE
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	102
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	941 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	928 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.7227 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	22.58 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#810

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9300 GE is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 9300 GE
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.0, Vulkan None, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 9300 GE
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.0
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.1

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x HDMI — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: PureVideo HD VP2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264.

Specification	GeForce 9300 GE
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	No
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300 GE draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 170mm long, 106mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 65°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 9300 GE
TDPPower consumption under load	33 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	170mm
Card Height	106mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	65°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $25 (MSRP: $23), the GeForce 9300 GE delivers 4 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #810 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 9300 GE
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$23
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$25
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#810
Release Date	March 13 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

18 specs

ROPs	8
TMUs	24
Vram	0.25 GB
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	928 MHz
Boost Clock	941 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	22.58
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	33 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.7227 TFLOPS