GeForce 9800M GTX vs GeForce 710M

GeForce 9800M GTX

2008Core: 500 MHz

GeForce 710M

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9800M GTX

150

454

+1.3%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce 710M

448

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 710M is on rank 306, so the GeForce 710M 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6518%

#664

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

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 710M

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

94%

#296

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

727%

#298

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

659%

#299

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

657%

#303

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

598%

#304

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

594%

#306

GeForce 710M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

99%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

95%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 710M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 710M 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 9800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 710M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9800M GTX	GeForce 710M
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800M 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.

GeForce 9800M GTX Benchmark Check

GeForce 710M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9800M GTX and GeForce 710M

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.

GeForce 710M

The GeForce 710M 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: 448 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9800M GTX scores 454 and the GeForce 710M reaches 448 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTX is built on G9x while the GeForce 710M uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 384 (GeForce 710M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	GeForce 710M
G3D Mark Score	454+1%	448
Architecture	G9x	Maxwell
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	384+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	GeForce 710M
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 710M has 2 GB. The GeForce 710M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	GeForce 710M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 11.0 (GeForce 710M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	GeForce 710M
DirectX	10.0	11.0+10%
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs No (GeForce 710M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 710M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	GeForce 710M
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	PureVideo HD VP5
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 710M's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 710M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 710M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.