GeForce 9800M GTX
VS
GeForce 705M

GeForce 9800M GTX vs GeForce 705M

NVIDIA

GeForce 9800M GTX

2008Core: 500 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 705M

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz

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 9800M GTX is positioned at rank 671 and the GeForce 705M is on rank 85, so the GeForce 705M 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 9800M GTX

#661
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
7190%
#663
6518%
#664
6501%
#668
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
5911%
#669
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
5871%
#671
GeForce 9800M GTX
MSRP: $300|Avg: $30
100%
#672
Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $250|Avg: $57
100%
#673
99%
#674
GeForce 505
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
96%
#675
GeForce 9200M GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
95%
#676
Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
95%
#677
Radeon HD 2600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $40
94%
#678
GeForce 7500 LE
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
94%
#679
GeForce 9650M GT
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
91%
#680
GeForce 8400 SE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
90%
#681
GeForce 9650M GS
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
90%
#682
GeForce 8400M GT
MSRP: $50|Avg: $30
89%
#683
GeForce 9200M GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
85%
#684
Mobility Radeon HD 3410
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
85%
#685
MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
MSRP: $49|Avg: $10
81%
#686
GeForce 9300M GS
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
78%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
98%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#75
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
238%
#77
216%
#78
215%
#82
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
196%
#83
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
194%
#85
GeForce 705M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
100%
#92
Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
MSRP: $79|Avg: $40
97%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
95%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
95%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 9800M GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 705M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9800M GTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 705M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 705M 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 9800M GTX and GeForce 705M

NVIDIA

GeForce 9800M GTX

The GeForce 9800M 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: 454 points.

NVIDIA

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 9800M GTX scores 454 and the GeForce 705M reaches 456 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTX is built on G9x while the GeForce 705M uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 640 (GeForce 705M).

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 705M
G3D Mark Score
454
456
Architecture
G9x
Maxwell
Process Node
65 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
224
640+186%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9800M GTX comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 705M has 512 MB. The GeForce 9800M GTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 705M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
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 9800M GTX) vs 11.0 (GeForce 705M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 705M
DirectX
10.0
11.0+10%
Vulkan
None
None
OpenGL
3.3
4.1+24%
Max Displays
1
2+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs No (GeForce 705M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M).

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 705M
Encoder
No
No
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP3
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800M GTX draws 150W versus the GeForce 705M's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 705M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 705M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 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)
90°C
80°C-11%
Perf/Watt
3.0
6.1+103%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 705M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce 9800M GTXGeForce 705M
MSRP
$300
Avg Price (30d)
$30
Codename
NB9E-GTX
GM107
Release
July 15 2008
October 27 2015
Ranking
#825
#671