GeForce 605 vs GeForce 9700M GT
GeForce 605
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About G3D Mark
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 605 is positioned at rank 115 and the GeForce 9700M GT is on rank 668, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9700M GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9700M GT.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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
The GeForce 605 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 605 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 34.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 605 and GeForce 9700M GT
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 605 scores 330 and the GeForce 9700M GT reaches 327 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 605 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 9700M GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 605) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GT).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 327 |
| Architecture | Kepler | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9700M GT). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 (FL10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 605) vs VP3 (GeForce 9700M GT). Decoder: VP5 vs VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9700M GT).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VP3 |
| Decoder | VP5 | VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 605 draws 65W versus the GeForce 9700M GT's 150W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 605) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-57% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+132% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 605 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9700M GT launched at $200 and now averages $40. The GeForce 605 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.0 (GeForce 605) vs 8.2 (GeForce 9700M GT) — the GeForce 605 offers 34.1% better value. The GeForce 605 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce 9700M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-85% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.0+34% | 8.2 |
| Codename | GK107 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | June 5 2012 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #837 | #825 |
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