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GeForce G 103M
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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. The GeForce G 103M is positioned at rank #252 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G 103M.
| Insight | GeForce G 103M | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1550 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 X1550
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 X1550
The Radeon X1550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce G 103M scores 63 versus the Radeon X1550's 67 — the Radeon X1550 leads by 6.3%. The GeForce G 103M is built on Pascal while the Radeon X1550 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G 103M) vs 512 (Radeon X1550). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 63 | 67+6% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+24% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+13% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce G 103M) vs 256 KB (Radeon X1550) — the GeForce G 103M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G 103M) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9_0c |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G 103M) vs Avivo (Radeon X1550). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs Avivo.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Avivo |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | Avivo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G 103M draws 30W versus the Radeon X1550's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 103M) vs 350W (Radeon X1550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1+62% | 1.3 |
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