
GeForce 800A vs GeForce 710M

GeForce 800A
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GeForce 710M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 800A is positioned at rank 504 and the GeForce 710M is on rank 306, 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 800A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 710M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 710M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 800A.
| Insight | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 710M 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 800A and GeForce 710M

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 800A scores 435 and the GeForce 710M reaches 448 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 800A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 710M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 800A) vs 384 (GeForce 710M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 800A) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 710M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 435 | 448+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+53% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1176 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 800A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 710M has 2 GB. The GeForce 710M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| 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 800A) vs 11.0 (GeForce 710M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce 800A) vs No (GeForce 710M). Decoder: VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 800A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 710M).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | No |
| Decoder | VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 800A draws 33W versus the GeForce 710M's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 710M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 800A) vs 350W (GeForce 710M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 13.6+3% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 710M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 800A | GeForce 710M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #832 | #847 |
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