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 9300M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 85 points.

Value Upgrade Path

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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 9300M G

#786

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

119%

#787

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

119%

#788

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

118%

#789

Radeon R9 M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

118%

#790

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

117%

#791

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

117%

#792

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

117%

#793

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

115%

#794

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

114%

#795

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

113%

#796

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

113%

#797

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

113%

#798

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

112%

#799

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

106%

#800

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#801

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#802

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#803

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#804

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#805

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#806

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#807

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#808

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#809

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

92%

#810

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#811

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

89%

#812

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

87%

#813

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

85%

#814

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

82%

#815

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

81%

#816

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

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

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 9300M G specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9300M G scores 85 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: 0.4216 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 549 MHz from a base of 549 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 9300M G
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	85
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	549 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	549 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.4216 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	13.18 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#880

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9300M G 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 9300M G
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 2.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 9300M G
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	2.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Hybrid SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 1 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,VC-1.

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9300M G draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 9300M G
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	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30, the GeForce 9300M G delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #880 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 9300M G
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$30
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#880
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

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ROPs	8
TMUs	24
Vram	0.25 GB
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	549 MHz
Boost Clock	549 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	13.18
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	33 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.4216 TFLOPS