GeForce 8200 vs GeForce 305M
GeForce 8200
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GeForce 305M
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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 8200 is positioned at rank 517 and the GeForce 305M is on rank 299, so the GeForce 305M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 305M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 305M.
| Insight | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8200 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 8200 and GeForce 305M
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.
GeForce 305M
The GeForce 305M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 151 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8200 scores 164 versus the GeForce 305M's 151 — the GeForce 8200 leads by 8.6%. The GeForce 8200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 305M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8200) vs 384 (GeForce 305M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 164+9% | 151 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS+40% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+109% | 549 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8200) vs 10.1 (GeForce 305M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8200) vs None (GeForce 305M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 305M).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8200 draws 33W versus the GeForce 305M's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 305M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200) vs 350W (GeForce 305M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+9% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 305M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #832 | #880 |
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