GeForce 8800 GT vs GeForce 705M

GeForce 8800 GT

2008Core: 500 MHz

GeForce 705M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 8800 GT

150

457

+0.2%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce 705M

456

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 8800 GT is positioned at rank 656 and the GeForce 705M is on rank 85, so the GeForce 705M 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 8800 GT

#646

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5901%

#648

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5349%

#649

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5335%

#653

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4851%

#654

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4818%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

100%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

98%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#659

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#660

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

93%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

93%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#664

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

90%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

90%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

89%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

89%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#75

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

238%

#77

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

216%

#78

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

215%

#82

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#83

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

194%

#85

GeForce 705M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 705M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 705M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8800 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.

Insight	GeForce 8800 GT	GeForce 705M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8800 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.

GeForce 8800 GT Benchmark Check

GeForce 705M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8800 GT and GeForce 705M

GeForce 8800 GT

The GeForce 8800 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: 457 points.

GeForce 705M

The GeForce 705M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 456 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800 GT scores 457 and the GeForce 705M reaches 456 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800 GT is built on G9x while the GeForce 705M uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800 GT) vs 640 (GeForce 705M).

Feature	GeForce 8800 GT	GeForce 705M
G3D Mark Score	457	456
Architecture	G9x	Maxwell
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	640+186%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8800 GT	GeForce 705M
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 8800 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 705M has 512 MB. The GeForce 8800 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GT	GeForce 705M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GT) vs 11.0 (GeForce 705M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8800 GT	GeForce 705M
DirectX	10.0	11.0+10%
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	4.1+24%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800 GT) vs No (GeForce 705M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M).

Feature	GeForce 8800 GT	GeForce 705M
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800 GT draws 150W versus the GeForce 705M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 705M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.