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GeForce G 103M
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RADEON X550XT
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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 X550XT is on rank 330, 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 X550XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X550XT uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X550XT 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 12.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550XT.
| Insight | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G 103M and RADEON X550XT
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 X550XT
The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce G 103M scores 63 versus the RADEON X550XT's 56 — the GeForce G 103M leads by 12.5%. The GeForce G 103M is built on Pascal while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G 103M) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 63+13% | 56 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+21% | 1218 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+13% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G 103M) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0b |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3+65% | 2.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G 103M) vs None (RADEON X550XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 103M) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT).
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G 103M draws 30W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 103M) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1+91% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X550XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X550XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GP108 | Lexa |
| Release | May 17 2017 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #641 | #772 |
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