GeForce 8800M GTX vs GeForce 705M
GeForce 8800M GTX
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Performance Spectrum - 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 8800M GTX is positioned at rank 378 and the GeForce 705M is on rank 85, so the GeForce 705M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800M GTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M
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 8800M GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.
| Insight | GeForce 8800M GTX | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8800M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8800M GTX and GeForce 705M
GeForce 8800M GTX
The GeForce 8800M 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: 462 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8800M GTX scores 462 and the GeForce 705M reaches 456 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800M GTX is built on G9x while the GeForce 705M uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 640 (GeForce 705M).
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 462+1% | 456 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 640+186% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 11.0 (GeForce 705M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.0+10% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.1+24% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs No (GeForce 705M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M).
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8800M GTX draws 150W versus the GeForce 705M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 705M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8800M GTX | GeForce 705M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 80°C-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.1 | 6.1+97% |
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