Radeon HD 8370D
VS
GeForce 9700M GTS

Radeon HD 8370D vs GeForce 9700M GTS

AMD

Radeon HD 8370D

2012Core: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 9700M GTS

2008Core: 500 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. The Radeon HD 8370D is positioned at rank #178 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 8370D

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1033%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
993%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
981%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
979%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
977%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
972%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
960%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
956%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
947%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
945%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
933%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
931%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
915%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
914%
#93
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
99%
#94
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
97%
#95
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
96%
#163
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1140%
#178
Radeon HD 8370D
MSRP: $45|Avg: $10
100%
#181
Radeon HD 8310E
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#183
GeForce GT 610
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
96%
#185
Radeon HD 6530D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
96%
#186
Radeon HD 8450G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#187
Radeon HD 4830
MSRP: $130|Avg: $20
95%
#188
GeForce GT 140
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
95%
#189
GeForce GT 530
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
94%
#190
GeForce GT 620
MSRP: $59|Avg: $20
94%
#191
Radeon R7 A8-7600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $25
93%
#192
GeForce GTS 240
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
92%
#193
RADEON HD6370D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
91%
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 Radeon HD 8370D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9700M GTS.

InsightRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 9700M GTS
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8370D 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 Radeon HD 8370D and GeForce 9700M GTS

AMD

Radeon HD 8370D

The Radeon HD 8370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $349.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8370D scores 316 and the GeForce 9700M GTS reaches 312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8370D is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9700M GTS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

FeatureRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 9700M GTS
G3D Mark Score
316+1%
312
Architecture
GCN 1.0
G9x
Process Node
28 nm
65 nm
Shading Units
1280+471%
224

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 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.

FeatureRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 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: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 9700M GTS
DirectX
11.2
11.1 (10_0)
Vulkan
N/A
N/A
OpenGL
4.4+33%
3.3
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs None (GeForce 9700M GTS). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

FeatureRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 9700M GTS
Encoder
VCE 1.0
None
Decoder
UVD 3.2
VP2
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8370D draws 200W versus the GeForce 9700M GTS's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 9700M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 90.

FeatureRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 9700M GTS
TDP
200W
150W-25%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Legacy
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
65-28%
90
Perf/Watt
1.6
2.1+31%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8370D launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 9700M GTS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon HD 8370D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).

FeatureRadeon HD 8370DGeForce 9700M GTS
MSRP
$45
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$10
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
31.6
Infinity
Codename
Pitcairn
NB9E-GTX
Release
March 5 2012
July 15 2008
Ranking
#460
#825