GeForce 610M vs GeForce 9700M GTS

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 610M is positioned at rank #49 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 610M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

99%

#39

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

186%

#41

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

169%

#42

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

168%

#46

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

153%

#47

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

152%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

100%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

99%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

97%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

93%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 610M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 610M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9700M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 610M.

Insight	GeForce 610M	GeForce 9700M GTS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9700M GTS 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 610M Benchmark Check

GeForce 9700M GTS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 610M and GeForce 9700M GTS

GeForce 610M

The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

GeForce 9700M GTS

The GeForce 9700M GTS 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: 312 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 610M scores 292 versus the GeForce 9700M GTS's 312 — the GeForce 9700M GTS leads by 6.8%. The GeForce 610M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9700M GTS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 610M) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce 9700M GTS
G3D Mark Score	292	312+7%
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce 9700M GTS
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 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce 9700M GTS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 610M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce 9700M GTS
DirectX	11.0	11.1 (10_0)
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.1+24%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 610M) vs None (GeForce 9700M GTS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 610M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce 9700M GTS
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 610M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9700M GTS's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 610M) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90.

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce 9700M GTS
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-11%	90
Perf/Watt	8.8+319%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (GeForce 610M) vs Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).