GeForce 9700M GTS vs Radeon R3

GeForce 9700M GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Radeon R3

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9700M GTS

150

312

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Radeon R3

314

+0.6%

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

Radeon HD4650

Radeon R5 235X

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

Radeon RX 6550M

Radeon RX 7600M XT

Radeon RX 6700 XT

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.

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 Radeon R3

#428

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1729%

#430

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1567%

#431

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1563%

#435

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1421%

#436

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1412%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

96%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

93%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R3 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R3 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 Radeon R3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9700M GTS.

Insight	GeForce 9700M GTS	Radeon R3
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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 Radeon R3 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 9700M GTS Benchmark Check

Radeon R3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9700M GTS and Radeon R3

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 R3

The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9700M GTS scores 312 and the Radeon R3 reaches 314 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS is built on G9x while the Radeon R3 uses GCN 4.0, both on 65 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 512 (Radeon R3).

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	Radeon R3
G3D Mark Score	312	314
Architecture	G9x	GCN 4.0
Process Node	65 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	224	512+129%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	Radeon R3
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	Radeon R3
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	Radeon R3
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (12_0)+8%
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3). Decoder: VP2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3).

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	Radeon R3
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VP2	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9700M GTS draws 150W versus the Radeon R3's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 350W (Radeon R3). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	Radeon R3
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	90	70°C-22%
Perf/Watt	2.1	6.3+200%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9700M GTS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R3 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 6.3 (Radeon R3) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).