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GeForce G 103M
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RADEON 9800
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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 G 103M is positioned at rank 252 and the RADEON 9800 is on rank 740, so the GeForce G 103M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G 103M
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RADEON 9800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce G 103M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G 103M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800.
| Insight | GeForce G 103M | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G 103M 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 G 103M and RADEON 9800
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.
RADEON 9800
The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce G 103M scores 63 versus the RADEON 9800's 58 — the GeForce G 103M leads by 8.6%. The GeForce G 103M is built on Pascal while the RADEON 9800 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G 103M) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 63+9% | 58 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+1218% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 2900 MHz+98% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce G 103M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 has 128 MB. The GeForce G 103M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce G 103M) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G 103M draws 30W versus the RADEON 9800's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 103M) vs 350W (RADEON 9800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-45% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1+91% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $399 |
| Codename | GP108 | Strix Halo |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #641 | #98 |
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