GeForce 8800M GTS vs GeForce 7900 GTX

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7900 GTX

#701

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

13919%

#703

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

12618%

#704

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

12585%

#708

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

11444%

#709

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

11365%

#711

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

100%

#712

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

99%

#713

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#714

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

94%

#715

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

94%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#717

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

86%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

85%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

83%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

71%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

65%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

58%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

54%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

53%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

51%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 7900 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800M GTS.

Insight	GeForce 8800M GTS	GeForce 7900 GTX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7900 GTX 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 8800M GTS Benchmark Check

GeForce 7900 GTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8800M GTS and GeForce 7900 GTX

GeForce 8800M GTS

The GeForce 8800M 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: 382 points.

GeForce 7900 GTX

The GeForce 7900 GTX 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: 388 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800M GTS scores 382 and the GeForce 7900 GTX reaches 388 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800M GTS is built on G9x while the GeForce 7900 GTX uses G9x, both on a 65 nm process. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 224 (GeForce 7900 GTX).

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	GeForce 7900 GTX
G3D Mark Score	382	388+2%
Architecture	G9x	G9x
Process Node	65 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	224	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	GeForce 7900 GTX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	GeForce 7900 GTX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7900 GTX). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	GeForce 7900 GTX
DirectX	10.0+11%	9.0c
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs None (GeForce 7900 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo VP1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce 7900 GTX).

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTS	GeForce 7900 GTX
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	PureVideo VP1
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800M GTS draws 150W versus the GeForce 7900 GTX's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 7900 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800M GTS) vs 350W (GeForce 7900 GTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80.