FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 9700M GT

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.

FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 9700M GT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 9700M GT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro RG220

2013

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

GeForce 9700M GT

2008

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro RG220 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (335 vs 327), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro RG220 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 65nm and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9700M GT makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 9700M GT is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro RG220 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 9700M GT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

GeForce 9700M GT

The GeForce 9700M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 327 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the GeForce 9700M GT reaches 327 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9700M GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GT).

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 9700M GT
G3D Mark Score	335+2%	327
Architecture	GCN 1.0	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	768+243%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 9700M GT gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro RG220 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 9700M GT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro RG220 and 64-bit on the GeForce 9700M GT.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 9700M GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro RG220) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9700M GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 9700M GT
DirectX	10.1	11.1 (FL10_0)+10%
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro RG220) vs VP3 (GeForce 9700M GT). Decoder: None vs VP3.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 9700M GT
Encoder	None	VP3
Decoder	None	VP3
Codecs		H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the GeForce 9700M GT's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9700M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 9700M GT
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	170mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	80°C
Perf/Watt	2.2	2.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro RG220 came in at $0, while the GeForce 9700M GT launched at $200. On MSRP, FirePro RG220 was 100+% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro RG220) vs 1.6 (GeForce 9700M GT) — the FirePro RG220 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is FirePro RG220 (2013 vs 2008).

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 9700M GT
MSRP	$0-100%	$200
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	1.6
Codename	Pitcairn	NB9E-GTX
Release	February 25 2013	July 15 2008
Ranking	#619	#825

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