GeForce G 103M vs MOBILITY RADEON X700

NVIDIA

GeForce G 103M

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz
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AMD

MOBILITY RADEON X700

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce G 103M vs MOBILITY RADEON X700 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce G 103M vs MOBILITY RADEON X700: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce G 103M

2017

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 128 MB).
  • Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.
  • More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

MOBILITY RADEON X700

2010

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 128 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2010 hardware with 128 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
MOBILITY RADEON X700 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 6.3% in PassMark G3D (67 vs 63), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce G 103M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 128 MB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
MOBILITY RADEON X700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, MOBILITY RADEON X700 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce G 103M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce G 103M vs MOBILITY RADEON X700 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON X700

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce G 103M scores 63 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700's 67 — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 leads by 6.3%. The GeForce G 103M is built on Pascal while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G 103M) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X700).

FeatureGeForce G 103MMOBILITY RADEON X700
G3D Mark Score
63
67+6%
Architecture
Pascal
TeraScale 2
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.127 TFLOPS
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
24
40+67%
L1 Cache
144 KB+80%
80 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce G 103M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce G 103MMOBILITY RADEON X700
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce G 103M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 carries 128 MB. GeForce G 103M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce G 103M and 128-bit on the MOBILITY RADEON X700. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce G 103M) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON X700) — the GeForce G 103M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce G 103MMOBILITY RADEON X700
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+300%
0.125 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G 103M) vs 9.0b (MOBILITY RADEON X700). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce G 103MMOBILITY RADEON X700
DirectX
10.0+11%
9.0b
OpenGL
3.3+57%
2.1
Max Displays
1
2+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G 103M draws 30W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 103M) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce G 103MMOBILITY RADEON X700
TDP
30W-40%
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
2.1+62%
1.3
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce G 103M (2017 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce G 103MMOBILITY RADEON X700
MSRP
$100
Codename
GP108
Broadway
Release
May 17 2017
January 7 2010
Ranking
#641
#846

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