GeForce 910M vs GeForce 9800 GX2

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 910M is positioned at rank 185 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 is on rank 691, so the GeForce 910M 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 910M

#174

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

362%

#176

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328%

#177

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327%

#181

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

298%

#182

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

296%

#184

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#185

GeForce 910M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#186

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#194

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#196

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GX2

#681

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

10644%

#683

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

9649%

#684

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

9624%

#688

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

8751%

#689

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

8691%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

100%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

99%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#695

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

94%

#698

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

91%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

91%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

89%

#701

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

89%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

87%

#703

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

87%

#704

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

86%

#705

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

86%

#706

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 910M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 910M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GX2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800 GX2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 910M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 910M	GeForce 9800 GX2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+24900%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800 GX2 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 910M Benchmark Check

GeForce 9800 GX2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 910M and GeForce 9800 GX2

GeForce 910M

The GeForce 910M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 600 points.

GeForce 9800 GX2

The GeForce 9800 GX2 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: 613 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 910M scores 600 and the GeForce 9800 GX2 reaches 613 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 910M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9800 GX2 uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 910M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2).

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce 9800 GX2
G3D Mark Score	600	613+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce 9800 GX2
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 910M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GX2 has 2 MB. The GeForce 910M offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce 9800 GX2
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+24900%	0.002 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 910M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GX2). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce 9800 GX2
DirectX	12 (11_0)+20%	10.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 910M) vs No (GeForce 9800 GX2). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 910M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GX2).

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce 9800 GX2
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 910M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9800 GX2's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 910M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 910M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 105°C.

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce 9800 GX2
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-29%	105°C
Perf/Watt	18.2+344%	4.1