GeForce 705M vs GeForce 8800M GTX
GeForce 705M
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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 705M is positioned at rank 85 and the GeForce 8800M GTX is on rank 378, so the GeForce 705M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800M GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 705M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 705M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8800M GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.
| Insight | GeForce 705M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| 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 8800M GTX 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 705M and GeForce 8800M GTX
GeForce 705M
The GeForce 705M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 456 points.
GeForce 8800M GTX
The GeForce 8800M GTX 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: 462 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 705M scores 456 and the GeForce 8800M GTX reaches 462 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 705M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8800M GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 705M) vs 224 (GeForce 8800M GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 456 | 462+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+186% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 705M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 11.0 (GeForce 705M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTX). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+10% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.1+24% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 705M) vs No (GeForce 8800M GTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 705M draws 75W versus the GeForce 8800M GTX's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 705M) vs 350W (GeForce 8800M GTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce 8800M GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-16% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.1+97% | 3.1 |
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