GeForce 8800 GTS vs GeForce 810M

CPU

GPU

GeForce 8800 GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

GeForce 810M

2014Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 8800 GTS

150

407

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 810M

420

+3.2%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

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 GTS is positioned at rank 700 and the GeForce 810M is on rank 317, 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 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 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 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 8800 GTS	GeForce 810M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+59.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 8800 GTS Benchmark Check

GeForce 810M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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