NVIDIA
GeForce 310M vs Mobility Radeon 9700
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
ATI
Mobility Radeon 9700
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce 310M and Mobility Radeon 9700 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗GeForce 310M outperforms Mobility Radeon 9700 by ~3% on the catalog index; this is not a measured FPS gain.+3%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better. How is this calculated?H2HBench Data Quality
Low confidenceSpecifications: Field verification not recordedVerified gaming results: 0Estimated / unverified results: 32Price record updated: Sep 6, 2026
Limited verified data
H2HBench Verdict
Higher catalog score: GeForce 310M (~27%)
The score difference is not a measured FPS improvement.
Reasons to consider GeForce 310M
- Higher catalog performance index
- More graphics memory
- Recorded feature support: OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.2 · Not supported
Reasons to consider Mobility Radeon 9700
- Higher catalog value index
- Recorded feature support: Not supported · Not supported
Catalog metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
ATIPerformance
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3029
5464
432
Graphics card ranking
Positions 159–164of 411
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Mobility Radeon 9700
103 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
30Better
29
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
28Better
27
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
26Better
25
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
26
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
42Better
33
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
Release date
HDMI
DisplayPort
Max resolution
Max monitors
USB Type-C
Recommended PSU
DirectX
OpenGL
TFLOPS
Power consumption—
Architecture
Memory type
Compute API
Launch price——
Shader units / cores
Interface
Power connector
Length
Die sizeBetter
Memory cache
Clock speedBetter
Base clockBetter
Boost clockBetter
VRAMBetter
Memory frequencyBetter
Memory busBetter
Memory bandwidthBetter
Power consumption—
Process nodeBetter
Transistor countBetter
Thickness
Device class
Upscaling
Vulkan
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GeForce 310M and Mobility Radeon 9700 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GeForce 310MMobility Radeon 9700
Verified externalEstimatedSources ↗
Counter-Strike 2
1080p High
150 FPS
144 FPS
1080p Ultra
106 FPS
101 FPS
1440p Ultra
57 FPS
54 FPS
4K Ultra
20 FPS
20 FPS
Counter-Strike 2GeForce 310M150 FPSMobility Radeon 9700144 FPSGeForce 310M106 FPSMobility Radeon 9700101 FPSGeForce 310M57 FPSMobility Radeon 970054 FPSGeForce 310M20 FPSMobility Radeon 970020 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077GeForce 310M97 FPSMobility Radeon 970093 FPSGeForce 310M84 FPSMobility Radeon 970080 FPSGeForce 310M41 FPSMobility Radeon 970039 FPSGeForce 310M14 FPSMobility Radeon 970013 FPS
Forza Horizon 5GeForce 310M122 FPSMobility Radeon 9700117 FPSGeForce 310M79 FPSMobility Radeon 970076 FPSGeForce 310M51 FPSMobility Radeon 970049 FPSGeForce 310M30 FPSMobility Radeon 970029 FPS
Hogwarts LegacyGeForce 310M79 FPSMobility Radeon 970076 FPSGeForce 310M66 FPSMobility Radeon 970063 FPSGeForce 310M37 FPSMobility Radeon 970035 FPSGeForce 310M14 FPSMobility Radeon 970013 FPS
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10030293%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100302326%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100342147%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100432182%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001000200%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100361772%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100351864%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100342147%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100371490%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100342147%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
DirectX10.19.0
VulkanNot supportedNot supported
OpenGL3.32.0
UpscalingNot supportedNot supported
Compute APIOpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.2Not supported
Architecture and release
ArchitectureTeslaRadeon R300/R400
Process node40 nmBetter130 nm
Release date20102004
Device classMobileMobile
GPU cores, die and clocks
Transistor count260 millionBetter76 million
Die size57 mm²Better92 mm²
Shader units / cores16Not publicly specified
Base clock606 MHzBetter450 MHz
Boost clock606 MHzBetter450 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16AGP 8x
LengthOEM dependentOEM dependent
ThicknessIGPOEM dependent
Recommended PSUOEM dependentOEM dependent
Power connectorNoneIntegrated laptop power
Display outputs and limits
HDMIOEM dependentOEM dependent
DisplayPortOEM dependentOEM dependent
USB Type-COEM dependentOEM dependent
Max monitorsOEM dependentOEM dependent
Max resolutionDepends on host systemOEM dependent
Memory and compute throughput
VRAM1 GB DDR3Better0.064 GB DDR
Memory typeGDDR3 / DDR3DDR / DDR2
Memory bus64 bit128 bitBetter
TFLOPS0.049Not published (legacy architecture)
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Reviews and questions
Explain this comparison
Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
What AI will explain
Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
Evidence details
Data coverage
- Verified gaming results
- 0
- Verified synthetic results
- 0
- Games with verified results
- 0
- Verified community results
- 0
- Estimated / unverified results
- 32
- Specifications
- 0 / 66
Calculated scores · How is this calculated?
Scores use the catalog model and may include estimated inputs. Open each score to see its origin and the methodology.
clamp(round(performance × 0.7 + (efficiency ?? 50) × 0.2 + (value is missing ? 0 : (value − 50) × 0.2)), 0, 100)Price evidence · View sources (2)
Verified community results
No verified community benchmarks yet.
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Comparison history
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Why you can trust this comparison
Origin and confidence are evaluated from the evidence attached to each value. Unverified results are identified, and specification, benchmark and price dates remain separate.
Owner experiences
Real builds, results, and community feedback.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GeForce 310M or Mobility Radeon 9700?+
GeForce 310M has the higher overall gaming score, while Mobility Radeon 9700 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GeForce 310M is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GeForce 310M is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GeForce 310M offers more overall performance, while GeForce 310M offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GeForce 310M is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
Mobility Radeon 9700 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GeForce 310M leads in combined 1440p performance. GeForce 310M can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GeForce 310M is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GeForce 310M is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
GeForce 310M is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GeForce 310M if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.