GeForce GT 430 vs 9600 GT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce 9600 GT and GeForce GT 430, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
GT 430 outperforms 9600 GT by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1134 | 1051 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Power efficiency | 0.92 | 2.26 |
| Architecture | Tesla (2006−2010) | Fermi (2010−2014) |
| GPU code name | G94 | GF108 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release date | 21 February 2008 (18 years ago) | 11 October 2010 (15 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $179 | $79 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
9600 GT and GT 430 have a nearly equal value for money.
Performance to price scatter graph
Currently popular graphics cards are shown for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 64 | 96 |
| CUDA cores per GPU | no data | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 650 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 505 million | 585 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 96 Watt | 49 Watt |
| Maximum GPU temperature | 105 °C | 98 °C |
| Texture fill rate | 20.80 | 11.20 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.208 TFLOPS | 0.2688 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 4 |
| TMUs | 32 | 16 |
| L1 Cache | no data | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 64 KB | 128 KB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Bus support | 16x PCI-E 2.0 | PCI-E 2.0 x 16 |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Length | 229 mm | 145 mm |
| Height | 4.376" (11.1 cm) | 2.713" (6.9 cm) |
| Width | 1-slot | 1-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| SLI options | + | - |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 900 MHz | 800 - 900 MHz (1600 - 1800 data rate) |
| Memory bandwidth | 57.6 GB/s | 25.6 - 28.8 GB/s |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | HDTVTwo Dual Link DVI | HDMIVGA (optional)Mini HDMIDual Link DVI |
| Multi monitor support | + | no data |
| HDMI | - | + |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | 2048x1536 |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | Internal |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | + |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Palworld | 5−6
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5−6
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| Resident Evil 4 Remake | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Far Cry 5 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Fortnite | 5−6
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5−6
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Palworld | 5−6
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5−6
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−11
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10−11
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| Valorant | 30−35
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30−35
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Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 2−3
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2−3
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| Counter-Strike 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 30−35
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30−35
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Dota 2 | 18−20
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18−20
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| Far Cry 5 | 3−4
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3−4
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| Fortnite | 5−6
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5−6
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 8−9
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8−9
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| Grand Theft Auto V | 1−2
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1−2
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| Metro Exodus | 2−3
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2−3
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| Palworld | 5−6
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5−6
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−11
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10−11
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 7−8
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7−8
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| Valorant | 30−35
+0%
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30−35
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Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
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| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
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| Dota 2 | 18−20
+0%
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18−20
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| Far Cry 5 | 3−4
+0%
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3−4
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 8−9
+0%
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8−9
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 10−11
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10−11
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 7−8
+0%
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7−8
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| Valorant | 30−35
+0%
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30−35
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Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 5−6
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5−6
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| Palworld | 5−6
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5−6
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1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 4−5
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4−5
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| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 10−11
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10−11
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 14−16
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14−16
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| Valorant | 7−8
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7−8
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1440p
Ultra
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Far Cry 5 | 1−2
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1−2
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| Forza Horizon 4 | 3−4
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3−4
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| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2−3
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2−3
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1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 2−3
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2−3
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| Palworld | 2−3
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2−3
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4K
High
| Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
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14−16
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| Valorant | 8−9
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8−9
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4K
Ultra
| Dota 2 | 2−3
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2−3
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| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 2−3
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2−3
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4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
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All in all, in popular games:
- there's a draw in 47 tests (100%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.13 | 1.43 |
| Recency | 21 February 2008 | 11 October 2010 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 96 Watt | 49 Watt |
GT 430 has a 27% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 63% more advanced lithography process, and 96% lower power consumption.
The GeForce GT 430 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 9600 GT in performance tests.
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