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NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS

NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS

The Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS is a DirectX 10 capable graphics adapter for small and thin notebooks.  

Compared to the old 8400M series or the 9300M G, the 9300M GS features only 8 unified shaders and is produced in 65nm. Furthermore, it integrates the new VP3 video processor (8400M, 9300M G had VP2) with more video features and better hd-video decoding support.

In conjunction with the Nvidia 9100M G integrated graphics, the 9300M GS supports Hybrid-SLI (HybridPower and GeForceBoost). HybridPower is a technique to choose between the integrated and dedicated graphics core, if performance or battery runtime is needed. This works only in Windows Vista. Up to now the user has to use a tool to switch between the GPUs. Later Nvidia wants to switch automatically in the drivers. GeForceBoost uses the integrated graphics core of the 9100M G and the dedicated of the 9300M in SLI mode to achieve better frame rates.

As the 8400M G, the 9300M GS features 8 stream processors that do the work of the former dedicated pixel- and vertex-shaders. The unified shaders of Nvidia are 1-dimensional (AMD has 5-dimensional shaders which leads to the higher number of shaders).

Compared to the old 8400M G, the 9300M GS has a higher core speed and is therefore faster. Modern DirectX 10 games will run only in low details and resolutions. Older DirectX 9 games, like HalfLife 2 or Far Cry run fluently in medium to high details.

Compared to desktop graphics cards, the upcoming 9300 GE / GS should be similar, as it will also stem from the G98 core. Still the desktop counterparts are usually higher clocked and therefore faster.

GeForce 9300M Series

GeForce 9300M G compare 16 @ 0.4 GHz64 Bit @ 600 MHz
GeForce 9300M GS 8 @ 0.55 GHz64 Bit @ 700 MHz
CodenameNB9M-GS
Pipelines8 - unified
Core Speed550 MHz
Shader Speed1400 MHz
Memory Speed700 MHz
Memory Bus Width64 Bit
Memory TypeGDDR2, GDDR3
Max. Amount of Memory256 MB
Shared Memoryno
APIDirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Power Consumption13 Watt
technology65 nm
Date of Announcement04.06.2008
Link to Manufacturer Pagewww.nvidia.com

Benchmarks

3DMark Vantage
3DM Vant. Perf. total +
3DM Vant. Perf. GPU no PhysX +
3DMark 2001SE - 3DMark 2001 - Standard
min: 12674     avg: 13794     median: 13583 (14%)     max: 15634 Points
3DMark 03 - 3DMark 03 - Standard
min: 5288     avg: 5805     median: 5352 (3%)     max: 6511 Points
3DMark 05 - 3DMark 05 - Standard
min: 3198     avg: 3435     median: 3299 (4%)     max: 3896 Points
3DMark 06 3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x1024 +
3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x800 +
3DMark 06
min: 1806     avg: 1962     median: 1856.5 (2%)     max: 2227 Points
3DMark 06 - Standard 1280x768 +
Windows Vista Experience Index - Windows Vista Leistungsindex - Grafik (Spiele)
min: 4.8     avg: 5     median: 5 (73%)     max: 5.1 Points
Cinebench R10 Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit) +
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Shading (32bit)
min: 2200     avg: 2607     median: 2561 (2%)     max: 2921 points
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Far Cry 2

Far Cry 2

2008
low 640x480
33  fps    + Compare
high 1024x768
7  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Crysis Warhead

Crysis Warhead

2008
low 800x600
22  fps    + Compare
ultra 1024x768
2  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Supreme Commander - FA Bench

Supreme Commander - FA Bench

2007
high 1024x768
6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Crysis - GPU Benchmark

Crysis - GPU Benchmark

2007
low 1024x768
28.8  fps    + Compare
high 1024x768
5  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Additional Benchmarks
Med 0xAF 0xAA 1280x1024
9.3
Crysis - CPU Benchmark

Crysis - CPU Benchmark

2007
low 1024x768
25.9  fps    + Compare
med. 1024x768
9.1  fps    + Compare
high 1024x768
4.8  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
World in Conflict - Benchmark

World in Conflict - Benchmark

2007
med. 1024x768
12  fps    + Compare
high 1024x768
6  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Additional Benchmarks
Medium 0xAF 0xAA 1280x800
10
High 2xAF 2xAA 1280x800
5
The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion

2006
high 1280x800
20  fps    + Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Half Life 2 - Lost Coast Benchmark

Half Life 2 - Lost Coast Benchmark

2005
F.E.A.R.

F.E.A.R.

2005
low 640x480
261 268 296 333 ~ 290 fps    + Compare
med. 800x600
29 58 59 68 ~ 54 fps    + Compare
high 1024x768
17 17 17 23 ~ 19 fps    + Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
Doom 3

Doom 3

2004
low 640x480
109.9 112.2 ~ 111 fps    + Compare
med. 640x480
112.2 113.1 ~ 113 fps    + Compare
high 800x600
80.3 80.9 ~ 81 fps    + Compare
ultra 1024x768
51.5 53.6 ~ 53 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Quake 3 Arena - Timedemo

Quake 3 Arena - Timedemo

1999
high 1024x768
208.9 211.8 214.7 ~ 212 fps    + Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
lowmed.highultraQHD4K
Far Cry 2337
Crysis Warhead222
Supreme Commander - FA Bench6
Crysis - GPU Benchmark28.765.02
Crysis - CPU Benchmark25.99.14.75
World in Conflict - Benchmark126
The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion20
Half Life 2 - Lost Coast Benchmark56
F.E.A.R.2905419
Doom 31111138153
Quake 3 Arena - Timedemo212
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Game Performance

The following values are based on the 9300M GS card with 256MB GDDR2 and a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo and should give a good impression on the gaming performance of the card.

Supreme Commander: 1024x768, low: 15-30 fps - > playable (Skirmish 1vs1)
Fifa 2009: 1024x768, high: 10-40 fps -> playable, replays stutter
Spore: 1024x768, med -> playable
Crysis Warhead: 800x600, low: 33 fps -> playable
World in Conflict: 800x600, low: 66 fps -> smooth playable (Benchmark, game also playable in higher settings)
Half Life 2 - Lost Coast: 1024x768, high: 60 fps -> smooth playable
Far Cry 2: 640x480, low: 20 fps -> barely playable

Coral Reef HD 1080p video: 22% CPU -> stutter free playback

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Sony Vaio VGN-Z790: Intel Core 2 Duo P8800, 13.10", 1.5 kg
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Sony Vaio VGN-Z890: Intel Core 2 Duo P8800, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z890

Sony Vaio VGN-Z31ZN: Intel Core 2 Duo P9600, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z31ZN

Sony Vaio VGN-Z41MD/B: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z41MD/B

Sony VAIO VGN-Z31MN/B: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony VAIO VGN-Z31MN/B

Hi-Grade Notino D8000: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 15.40", 2.7 kg
  External Review » Hi-Grade Notino D8000

Sony Vaio VGN-AW21M/H: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 18.40", 3.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-AW21M/H

Asus F70SL: Intel Core 2 Duo T6400, 17.30", 3.9 kg
  External Review » Asus F70SL

Sony VAIO VGN-Z31VN/X: Intel Core 2 Duo P9600, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony VAIO VGN-Z31VN/X

Asus UV6: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 12.10", 1.9 kg
  External Review » Asus UV6

Asus F70Sl: Intel Core 2 Duo T5900, 17.30", 3.8 kg
  External Review » Asus F70SL

MSI Megabook PX600: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 15.40", 3 kg
  External Review » MSI Megabook PX600

Novatech X60MV: Intel Core 2 Duo T6400, 17.00", 2.9 kg
  External Review » Novatech X60MV

Asus N50V: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 15.40", 2.9 kg
  External Review » Asus N50V

Samsung E172 Aura T5800: Intel Core 2 Duo T5800, 17.00", 3.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung E172 Aura T5800

HP Pavilion dv3550eg: Intel Core 2 Duo P7350, 13.30", 1.9 kg
  External Review » HP Pavilion dv3550eg

Sony Vaio VGN-Z598U: Intel Core 2 Duo P9500, 13.10", 2 kg
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Sony Vaio VGN-Z21ZN/X: Intel Core 2 Duo P9500, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z21ZN/X

Sony Vaio VGN-Z590 : Intel Core 2 Duo P9500, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z590

Sony Vaio VGN-Z11XN: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z11XN

Asus X83VB: Intel Core 2 Duo T5800, 14.10", 2.6 kg
  External Review » Asus X83VB

Asus N80VC: Intel Core 2 Duo T5800, 14.10", 2.6 kg
  External Review » Asus N80VC

Sony Vaio VGN-Z21MN/B : Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z21MN/B

Sony Vaio VGN-CS11S/Q : Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 14.10", 2.6 kg
  External Review » Sony VAIO VGN-CS11S/Q

Asus N10J: Intel Atom N270, 10.20", 1.8 kg
  External Review » Asus N10J

Sony Vaio VGN-Z11MN/B: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN Z11MN/B

Acer Extensa 7620Z: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 15.40", 3.1 kg
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Sony Vaio VGN-Z17GN : Intel Core 2 Duo P9500, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z17GN

Sony Vaio VGN-CS11Z/R: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 14.10", 2.6 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-CS11Z/R

Sony Vaio VGN-Z11WN: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z11WN

Sony Vaio VGN-AW11M/H: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 18.40", 3.8 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-AW11M/H

Sony Vaio VGN-Z530N : Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 13.10", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z530N

Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pi 3540: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600, 15.40", 3 kg
  External Review » Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pi 3540

Asus U6V: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 12.10", 1.6 kg
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Samsung R710: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 17.00", 3.2 kg
  External Review » Samsung R710

Sony Vaio VGN-Z11VN: Intel Core 2 Duo P9500, 13.30", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Sony Vaio VGN-Z11VN

Lenovo Thinkpad SL500: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 15.40", 2.9 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Thinkpad SL500

HP TouchSmart IQ506: Intel Core 2 Duo T5850, 22.00", 10.8 kg
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