CPU
GPU
GeForce G 103M
Popular choices:
RADEON X800 PRO
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 X800 PRO is on rank 371, 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 X800 PRO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 PRO uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X800 PRO 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 RADEON X800 PRO 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 G 103M | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON X800 PRO 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 X800 PRO
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 X800 PRO
The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G 103M scores 63 and the RADEON X800 PRO reaches 65 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G 103M is built on Pascal while the RADEON X800 PRO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G 103M) vs 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 2105 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 63 | 65+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 3840+900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+1335% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 2105 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 16 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 240+900% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 768 KB+433% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800 PRO has 256 MB. The GeForce G 103M offers 100% 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 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) — the RADEON X800 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G 103M draws 30W versus the RADEON X800 PRO's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 103M) vs 350W (RADEON X800 PRO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1+600% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce G 103M | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GP108 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #641 | #65 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce G 103M and RADEON X800 PRO
