GeForce 810M vs GeForce 8800 GTS

GeForce 810M

2014Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

GeForce 8800 GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 810M

420

+3.2%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

GeForce 8800 GTS

150

407

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 810M is positioned at rank 317 and the GeForce 8800 GTS is on rank 700, so the GeForce 810M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 810M

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

#307

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

776%

#309

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

703%

#310

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

701%

#314

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

638%

#315

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

633%

#317

GeForce 810M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

98%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

97%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GTS

#689

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#691

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#692

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#696

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#697

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#699

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#701

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#712

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#713

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 810M is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 810M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8800 GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 810M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 59.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 321 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GTS.

Insight	GeForce 810M	GeForce 8800 GTS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+59.7%)	❌ 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 810M 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 810M Benchmark Check

GeForce 8800 GTS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 810M and GeForce 8800 GTS

GeForce 810M

The GeForce 810M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 420 points.

GeForce 8800 GTS

The GeForce 8800 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: 407 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 810M scores 420 and the GeForce 8800 GTS reaches 407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 8800 GTS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 810M) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GTS).

Feature	GeForce 810M	GeForce 8800 GTS
G3D Mark Score	420+3%	407
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 810M	GeForce 8800 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)

The GeForce 810M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800 GTS has 321 MB. The GeForce 810M offers 59.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 810M	GeForce 8800 GTS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+60%	0.313 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: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 810M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTS). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 810M	GeForce 8800 GTS
DirectX	12 (11_0)+20%	10.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce 810M) vs No (GeForce 8800 GTS). Decoder: NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 810M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GTS).

Feature	GeForce 810M	GeForce 8800 GTS
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	No
Decoder	NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 810M draws 33W versus the GeForce 8800 GTS's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 810M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810M) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GTS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 95°C.