GeForce GTS 250M vs GeForce 9800M GS
GeForce GTS 250M
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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 GTS 250M is positioned at rank 84 and the GeForce 9800M GS is on rank 608, so the GeForce GTS 250M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 250M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800M GS.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 250M 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 GTS 250M and GeForce 9800M GS
GeForce GTS 250M
The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.
GeForce 9800M GS
The GeForce 9800M GS 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: 517 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250M scores 520 and the GeForce 9800M GS reaches 517 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250M is built on Fermi while the GeForce 9800M GS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GS).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 520 | 517 |
| Architecture | Fermi | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 224+17% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTS 250M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800M GS has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800M GS). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP3). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 250M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GS).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD (VP3) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250M draws 106W versus the GeForce 9800M GS's 150W — a 34.4% difference. The GeForce GTS 250M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTS 250M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W-29% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+44% | 3.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 250M is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250M | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GF106 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | September 13 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #791 | #825 |
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