GeForce 505 vs GeForce Go 7700

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 505 is positioned at rank #674 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 505

#664

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7488%

#666

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6788%

#667

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6770%

#671

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6156%

#672

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6114%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

98%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

98%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#681

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

94%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

92%

#683

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

89%

#684

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

89%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

84%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

81%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

79%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

76%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 505 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce 505 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 7700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce Go 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 505.

Insight	GeForce 505	GeForce Go 7700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7700 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 505 Benchmark Check

GeForce Go 7700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 505 and GeForce Go 7700

GeForce 505

The GeForce 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.

GeForce Go 7700

The GeForce Go 7700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 505 scores 144 and the GeForce Go 7700 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 505 is built on Ampere while the GeForce Go 7700 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 505) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 7700). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505) vs 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7700). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce Go 7700
G3D Mark Score	144	148+3%
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS+42%	3.333 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1155 MHz+6%	1085 MHz
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	2 MB+1438%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce Go 7700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 505) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 7700) — the GeForce 505 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce Go 7700
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 505) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7700). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce Go 7700
DirectX	10.1+12%	9.0c
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 505) vs No (GeForce Go 7700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 505) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7700).

Feature	GeForce 505	GeForce Go 7700
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 505 draws 25W versus the GeForce Go 7700's 230W — a 160.8% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 505) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.