NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT

Graphics Processor

G94

Cores

TMUs

ROPs

Memory Size

512 MB

Memory Type

GDDR3

Bus Width

256 bit

GPU

Recommended Gaming Resolutions:

1280x720
1366x768
1600x900

The GeForce 9600 GT was a mid-range graphics card by NVIDIA, launched on February 21st, 2008. Built on the 65 nm process, and based on the G94 graphics processor, in its G94-300-A1 variant, the card supports DirectX 11.1. Even though it supports DirectX 11, the feature level is only 10_0, which can be problematic with many DirectX 11 & DirectX 12 titles. The G94 graphics processor is an average sized chip with a die area of 240 mm² and 505 million transistors. It features 64 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 ROPs. NVIDIA has paired 512 MB GDDR3 memory with the GeForce 9600 GT, which are connected using a 256-bit memory interface. The GPU is operating at a frequency of 650 MHz, memory is running at 900 MHz.
Being a single-slot card, the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT draws power from 1x 6-pin power connector, with power draw rated at 95 W maximum. Display outputs include: 2x DVI, 1x S-Video. GeForce 9600 GT is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 2.0 x16 interface. The card measures 229 mm in length, 111 mm in width, and features a single-slot cooling solution. Its price at launch was 179 US Dollars.

Graphics Processor

GPU Name: G94

GPU Variant: G94-300-A1

Architecture: Tesla

Foundry: TSMC

Process Size: 65 nm

Transistors: 505 million

Density: 2.1M / mm²

Die Size: 240 mm²

Chip Package: BGA-1504

Graphics Card

Release Date: Feb 21st, 2008

Generation: GeForce 9
(9600)

Predecessor: GeForce 8

Successor: GeForce 200

Production: End-of-life

Launch Price: 179 USD

Bus Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16

Reviews: 151 in our database

Relative Performance

Based on TPU review data: "Performance Summary" at 1920x1080, 4K for 2080 Ti and faster.

Board Design

Slot Width: Single-slot

Length: 229 mm
9 inches

Width: 111 mm
4.4 inches

TDP: 95 W

Suggested PSU: 250 W

Outputs: 2x DVI
1x S-Video

Power Connectors: 1x 6-pin

Board Number: P545 SKU 10

G94 GPU Notes

PureVideo HD: VP2
VDPAU: Feature Set A

Latest Drivers:
Windows 2000:
Quadro Release 261.19

Windows XP / Server 2003 x64:
GeForce Release 185.81 (Notebooks)
GeForce Release 340.52
Quadro Release R319 U2 (321.01)
Tesla Release 258.96

Windows Vista:
GeForce Release 307.83 (Notebooks)
GeForce Release 342.01
Quadro Release R340 U15 (342.01)
Tesla Release 258.96

Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10:
GeForce Release 342.01
Quadro Release R340 U15 (342.01)
Tesla Release 258.96

Retail boards based on this design (12)

Name	GPU Clock	Memory Clock	Other Changes
ASUS 9600 GT	650 MHz	900 MHz
ASUS 9600 GT	650 MHz	900 MHz
ASUS 9600 GT Black Pearl	700 MHz	950 MHz	2x DVI 1x HDMI
ASUS 9600 GT Magic	650 MHz	400 MHz	DDR2
ASUS 9600 GT Magic HDMI	600 MHz	400 MHz	DDR2, 210 mm/8.3 inches, 1x DVI 1x HDMI 1x VGA
ASUS 9600 GT OC Gear	650 MHz	1008 MHz
ASUS 9600 GT Silent	650 MHz	900 MHz	Dual-slot, 2x DVI 1x HDMI
ASUS 9600 GT TOP	720 MHz	1000 MHz
ASUS ROG Matrix 9600 GT	650 MHz	900 MHz	Dual-slot, 1x DVI 1x HDMI 1x S-Video
Gainward Bliss 9600 GT	650 MHz	900 MHz	Dual-slot, 1x DVI 1x HDMI 1x S-Video
SPARKLE Calibre 9600 GT	700 MHz	1000 MHz
ZOTAC 9600 GT AMP! Edition	725 MHz	1000 MHz

Name

GPU Clock

Memory Clock

Other Changes

ASUS 9600 GT