GeForce 8200 vs GeForce GT 325M
GeForce 8200
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GeForce GT 325M
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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 GT 325M is on rank 274, so the GeForce GT 325M 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 GT 325M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 325M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8200.
| Insight | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 285.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+285.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 GT 325M
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 GT 325M
The GeForce GT 325M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 8200 scores 164 and the GeForce GT 325M reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8200 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 325M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8200) vs 384 (GeForce GT 325M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 325M).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 164 | 170+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.7526 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 325M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 325M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8200) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 325M) — the GeForce 8200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8200) vs 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 325M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11 (10_1)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3+3% | 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8200) vs CUDA (GeForce GT 325M). 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 (GeForce GT 325M).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | CUDA |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8200 draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 325M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200) vs 350W (GeForce GT 325M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+47% | 3.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8200 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 8200) vs 8.5 (GeForce GT 325M) — the GeForce 8200 offers 285.9% better value. The GeForce 8200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8+286% | 8.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK107 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #832 | #726 |
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