GeForce 8200M G vs GeForce G 103M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce G 103M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1727%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1659%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1640%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1637%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1634%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1625%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1604%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1598%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1583%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1579%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1560%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1557%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1529%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1528%

#237

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1905%

#252

GeForce G 103M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#253

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

100%

#254

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

98%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

98%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

95%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

92%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

91%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 8200M G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G 103M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce G 103M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8200M G 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.

GeForce 8200M G Benchmark Check

GeForce G 103M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8200M G and GeForce G 103M

GeForce 8200M G

The GeForce 8200M G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points.

GeForce G 103M

The GeForce G 103M 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: 63 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8200M G scores 65 and the GeForce G 103M reaches 63 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8200M G is built on Maxwell while the GeForce G 103M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 8200M G) vs 384 (GeForce G 103M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200M G) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce G 103M
G3D Mark Score	65+3%	63
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	1.127 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1468 MHz+31%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	24+50%
L1 Cache	192 KB+33%	144 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce G 103M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8200M G comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G 103M has 512 MB. The GeForce G 103M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8200M G) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce G 103M) — the GeForce 8200M G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce G 103M
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 8200M G) vs 10.0 (GeForce G 103M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce G 103M
DirectX	11.1 (FL10_0)+11%	10.0
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 8200M G) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 103M).

Feature	GeForce 8200M G	GeForce G 103M
Encoder	—	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP3)	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8200M G draws 33W versus the GeForce G 103M's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200M G) vs 350W (GeForce G 103M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.