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GeForce 710M
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GeForce 9800 GT
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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 710M is positioned at rank 306 and the GeForce 9800 GT is on rank 596, so the GeForce 710M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 710M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 710M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 710M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800 GT 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 710M and GeForce 9800 GT
GeForce 710M
The GeForce 710M 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: 448 points.
GeForce 9800 GT
The GeForce 9800 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: 449 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 710M scores 448 and the GeForce 9800 GT reaches 449 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 710M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9800 GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 710M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GT).
| Feature | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 448 | 449 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 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)
The GeForce 710M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 710M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 710M) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9800 GT). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.1 (FL10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.5+36% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 710M) vs VP3 (GeForce 9800 GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 710M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT).
| Feature | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VP3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 710M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9800 GT's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 710M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 710M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.6+353% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 710M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 710M | GeForce 9800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $160 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | March 13 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #847 | #825 |
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