
GeForce 7000M vs GeForce Go 6100

GeForce 7000M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 7000M is positioned at rank 735 and the GeForce Go 6100 is on rank 344, so the GeForce Go 6100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7000M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 6100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 6100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 38.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7000M.
| Insight | GeForce 7000M | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-38.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+38.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 6100 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 GeForce 7000M and GeForce Go 6100

GeForce 7000M
The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.

GeForce Go 6100
The GeForce Go 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7000M scores 13 versus the GeForce Go 6100's 18 — the GeForce Go 6100 leads by 38.5%. The GeForce 7000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce Go 6100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 7000M) vs 384 (GeForce Go 6100). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6100). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13 | 18+38% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1468 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+33% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7000M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 6100 has 512 MB. The GeForce Go 6100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 6100) — the GeForce 7000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7000M) vs 9.0 (GeForce Go 6100). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7000M) vs No (GeForce Go 6100). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7000M) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce Go 6100).
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7000M draws 33W versus the GeForce Go 6100's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce Go 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7000M) vs 350W (GeForce Go 6100). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 7000M | GeForce Go 6100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.4 | 0.6+50% |
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