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GeForce 710A
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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 710A is positioned at rank 335 and the GeForce 800A is on rank 504, so the GeForce 710A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 800A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 710A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 800A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 800A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $62), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 107.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+107.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($62) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 710A and GeForce 800A
GeForce 710A
The GeForce 710A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 433 points.
GeForce 800A
The GeForce 800A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 435 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 710A scores 433 and the GeForce 800A reaches 435 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 800A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710A) vs 256 (GeForce 800A). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 710A) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 800A). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 433 | 435 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS+23% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1150 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 710A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 800A has 512 MB. The GeForce 710A offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 710A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 800A). Vulkan: 1.0 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 710A) vs NVENC (GeForce 800A). Decoder: NVDEC vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 710A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 800A).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 710A draws 33W versus the GeForce 800A's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 800A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710A) vs 350W (GeForce 800A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1 | 13.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 710A launched at $35 MSRP and currently averages $62, while the GeForce 800A launched at $100 and now averages $30. The GeForce 800A costs 51.6% less ($32 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.0 (GeForce 710A) vs 14.5 (GeForce 800A) — the GeForce 800A offers 107.1% better value. The GeForce 710A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 710A | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-65% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62 | $30-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.0 | 14.5+107% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #810 | #832 |
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