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Overview

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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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 9700M GTS across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 9700M GTS specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9700M GTS scores 312 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the G9x (2007−2010) architecture (codename: NB9E-GTX), manufactured on a 65 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 224 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

Specification	GeForce 9700M GTS
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	312
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	G9x (2007−2010)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	NB9E-GTX
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	65 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	224
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	500 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 1.1 x16
Transistor Count	3016 Million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#825

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9700M GTS is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 9700M GTS
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1 (10_0), Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 9700M GTS
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.1, OpenCL 1.1

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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: VP2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

Specification	GeForce 9700M GTS
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	VP2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9700M GTS draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50 at idle, 90 under load.

Specification	GeForce 9700M GTS
TDPPower consumption under load	150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	50
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	90