GeForce GT 220M vs GeForce 8600M GT

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. The GeForce GT 220M is positioned at rank #358 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce GT 220M

#348

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1012%

#350

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

917%

#351

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

915%

#355

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

832%

#356

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

826%

#358

GeForce GT 220M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

99%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

93%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

92%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8600M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 220M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 8600M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8600M GT 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 GT 220M Benchmark Check

GeForce 8600M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 220M and GeForce 8600M GT

GeForce GT 220M

The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.

GeForce 8600M GT

The GeForce 8600M GT 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: 164 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 220M scores 161 and the GeForce 8600M GT reaches 164 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 220M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 8600M GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 224 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 8600M GT
G3D Mark Score	161	164+2%
Architecture	Kepler	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 8600M GT
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 GT 220M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8600M GT has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 220M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 8600M GT
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+300%	0.25 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: 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8600M GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 8600M GT
DirectX	10.0	11.1 (10_0)+11%
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP2). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 220M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 8600M GT).

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 8600M GT
Encoder	No	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	PureVideo HD (VP2)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 220M draws 50W versus the GeForce 8600M GT's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 220M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220M) vs 350W (GeForce 8600M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.