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GeForce 8700M GT
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Radeon HD 4250
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8700M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8700M 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 8700M GT and Radeon HD 4250
GeForce 8700M GT
The GeForce 8700M 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: 124 points.
Radeon HD 4250
The Radeon HD 4250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 123 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8700M GT scores 124 and the Radeon HD 4250 reaches 123 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8700M GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 4250 uses TeraScale, both on 65 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4250).
| Feature | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 124 | 123 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 800+257% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 8700M GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4250 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4250). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8700M GT) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4250). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8700M GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 4250's 110W — a 30.8% difference. The Radeon HD 4250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4250). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 110W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 1.1+38% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8700M GT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 4250 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The GeForce 8700M GT costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 8700M GT) vs 12.3 (Radeon HD 4250) — the GeForce 8700M GT offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 8700M GT | Radeon HD 4250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 12.3 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | RV770 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #825 | #876 |
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