GeForce 9600 GSO 512 vs GT 430

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GT 430 and GeForce 9600 GSO 512, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

GT 430
2010
1 GB GDDR3, 49 Watt
1.55
+82.4%

GT 430 outperforms 9600 GSO 512 by an impressive 82% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking9781145
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.05no data
Power efficiency2.180.65
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)Tesla (2006−2010)
GPU code nameGF108G94
Market segmentDesktopDesktop
Release date11 October 2010 (14 years ago)23 October 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$79 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores9648
CUDA cores per GPU96no data
Core clock speed700 MHz650 MHz
Number of transistors585 million505 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm65 nm
Power consumption (TDP)49 Watt90 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature98 °C105 °C
Texture fill rate11.2015.60
Floating-point processing power0.2688 TFLOPS0.156 TFLOPS
ROPs416
TMUs1624

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 supportPCI-E 2.0 x 16no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Length145 mm229 mm
Height2.713" (6.9 cm)4.376" (11.1 cm)
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 6-pin
SLI options-2-way

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 typeGDDR3GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount1 GB512 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed800 - 900 MHz (1600 - 1800 data rate)900 MHz
Memory bandwidth25.6 - 28.8 GB/s57.6 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsHDMIVGA (optional)Mini HDMIDual Link DVITwo Dual Link DVIHDTV
Multi monitor supportno data+
HDMI++
Maximum VGA resolution2048x15362048x1536
Audio input for HDMIInternalS/PDIF

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model5.14.0
OpenGL4.22.1
OpenCL1.11.1
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA++

Synthetic benchmark performance

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.

GT 430 1.55
+82.4%
9600 GSO 512 0.85

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.

GT 430 601
+82.7%
9600 GSO 512 329

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 Preset

Atomic Heart 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Atomic Heart 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Battlefield 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1
Fortnite 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%
Forza Horizon 4 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
+100%
5−6
−100%
Valorant 35−40
+94.4%
18−20
−94.4%

Full HD
High Preset

Atomic Heart 4−5
+100%
2−3
−100%
Battlefield 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 30−35
+100%
16−18
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Dota 2 18−20
+100%
9−10
−100%
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1
Fortnite 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%
Forza Horizon 4 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Metro Exodus 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
+100%
5−6
−100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Valorant 35−40
+94.4%
18−20
−94.4%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Counter-Strike 2 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Dota 2 18−20
+100%
9−10
−100%
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%
Forza Horizon 5 1−2 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
+100%
5−6
−100%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 6−7
+100%
3−4
−100%
Valorant 35−40
+94.4%
18−20
−94.4%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 9−10
+125%
4−5
−125%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 10−11
+100%
5−6
−100%
Valorant 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 1−2 0−1
Far Cry 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%
Forza Horizon 5 0−1 0−1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%

4K
High Preset

Atomic Heart 1−2 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
+87.5%
8−9
−87.5%
Valorant 8−9
+100%
4−5
−100%

4K
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 0−1
Dota 2 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
Far Cry 5 2−3
+100%
1−2
−100%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 3−4
+200%
1−2
−200%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.55 0.85
Recency 11 October 2010 23 October 2008
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 512 MB
Chip lithography 40 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 49 Watt 90 Watt

GT 430 has a 82.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 62.5% more advanced lithography process, and 83.7% lower power consumption.

The GeForce GT 430 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce 9600 GSO 512 in performance tests.

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