GeForce 9700M GTS vs Radeon R1E
GeForce 9700M GTS
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R1E is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The Radeon R1E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9700M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R1E.
| Insight | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm) |
| 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 9700M GTS 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 9700M GTS and Radeon R1E
GeForce 9700M GTS
The GeForce 9700M 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: 312 points.
Radeon R1E
The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9700M GTS scores 312 and the Radeon R1E reaches 301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS is built on G9x while the Radeon R1E uses RDNA 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 128 (Radeon R1E).
| Feature | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 312+4% | 301 |
| Architecture | G9x | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 224+75% | 128 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 12 (Radeon R1E). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.0. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12+8% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5+36% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E). Decoder: VP2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E).
| Feature | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | VP2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9700M GTS draws 150W versus the Radeon R1E's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 350W (Radeon R1E). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | 75-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 20.1+857% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9700M GTS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R1E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 6.1 (Radeon R1E) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9700M GTS | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 6.1 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Dragon Range |
| Release | July 15 2008 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #825 | #843 |
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