Radeon R1E vs GeForce 9700M GTS

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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R1E is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The Radeon R1E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9700M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R1E.

Insight	Radeon R1E	GeForce 9700M GTS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm)	🛑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	—	—

💎 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 R1E Benchmark Check

GeForce 9700M GTS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R1E and GeForce 9700M GTS

Radeon R1E

The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 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

The Radeon R1E scores 301 and the GeForce 9700M GTS reaches 312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R1E is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce 9700M GTS uses G9x, both on 5 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon R1E) vs 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 9700M GTS
G3D Mark Score	301	312+4%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	G9x
Process Node	5 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	128	224+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R1E	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: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 9700M GTS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R1E) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS). Vulkan: 1.0 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 9700M GTS
DirectX	12+8%	11.1 (10_0)
Vulkan	1.0	N/A
OpenGL	4.5+36%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E) vs None (GeForce 9700M GTS). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS).

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 9700M GTS
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VP2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R1E draws 15W versus the GeForce 9700M GTS's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R1E) vs 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce 9700M GTS
TDP	15W-90%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75-17%	90
Perf/Watt	20.1+857%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R1E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 9700M GTS launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon R1E) vs Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).