Radeon HD 2900 GT vs GeForce 9700M GTS

Radeon HD 2900 GT

2013Core: 725 MHz

GeForce 9700M GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 2900 GT

292

0.0%

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

312

+6.8%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is positioned at rank #661 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 Radeon HD 2900 GT

#651

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6312%

#653

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5722%

#654

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5707%

#658

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5190%

#659

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5154%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

100%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

99%

#663

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#664

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

96%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

95%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

88%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

88%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

87%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

84%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

84%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

83%

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 9700M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2900 GT.

Insight	Radeon HD 2900 GT	GeForce 9700M GTS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9700M GTS 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.

Radeon HD 2900 GT Benchmark Check

GeForce 9700M GTS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2900 GT and GeForce 9700M GTS

Radeon HD 2900 GT

The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 2900 GT scores 292 versus the GeForce 9700M GTS's 312 — the GeForce 9700M GTS leads by 6.8%. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9700M GTS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 GT	GeForce 9700M GTS
G3D Mark Score	292	312+7%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	G9x
Process Node	40 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	480+114%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 GT	GeForce 9700M GTS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 GT	GeForce 9700M GTS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 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 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 GT	GeForce 9700M GTS
DirectX	10	11.1 (10_0)+11%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs None (GeForce 9700M GTS). Decoder: UVD vs VP2.

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 GT	GeForce 9700M GTS
Encoder	UVD	None
Decoder	UVD	VP2
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 2900 GT draws 25W versus the GeForce 9700M GTS's 150W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon HD 2900 GT	GeForce 9700M GTS
TDP	25W-83%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Legacy
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	11.7+457%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9700M GTS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).