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GeForce G 105M
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Radeon HD 3000
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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 105M is positioned at rank 242 and the Radeon HD 3000 is on rank 316, so the GeForce G 105M 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 105M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 3000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G 105M.
| Insight | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 HD 3000 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 105M and Radeon HD 3000
GeForce G 105M
The GeForce G 105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $109.
Radeon HD 3000
The Radeon HD 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 96 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G 105M scores 92 and the Radeon HD 3000 reaches 96 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G 105M is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 3000 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G 105M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 3000). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G 105M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 3000).
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 92 | 96+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 320 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G 105M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 3000) — the GeForce G 105M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G 105M) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 3000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G 105M) vs UVD (Radeon HD 3000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G 105M draws 60W versus the Radeon HD 3000's 186W — a 102.4% difference. The GeForce G 105M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 105M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 3000). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-68% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5+200% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G 105M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce G 105M | Radeon HD 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GP107 | Cayman |
| Release | October 25 2016 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #443 | #598 |
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