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GeForce G100
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GeForce 8600 GS
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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 G100 is positioned at rank 247 and the GeForce 8600 GS is on rank 658, so the GeForce G100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8600 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce G100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8600 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8600 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G100.
| Insight | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce G100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce G100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 195% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+195%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 G100 and GeForce 8600 GS
GeForce G100
The GeForce G100 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: 176 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce 8600 GS
The GeForce 8600 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G100 scores 176 and the GeForce 8600 GS reaches 179 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 8600 GS uses G9x, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G100) vs 224 (GeForce 8600 GS).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 176 | 179+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | G9x |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G100) vs 10_0 (GeForce 8600 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10_0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G100) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 8600 GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G100) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 (GeForce 8600 GS).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G100 draws 30W versus the GeForce 8600 GS's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce G100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G100) vs 350W (GeForce 8600 GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 78°C.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-17% | 78°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.9+392% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G100 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 8600 GS launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce G100 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.2 (GeForce G100) vs 11.9 (GeForce 8600 GS) — the GeForce G100 offers 195.8% better value. The GeForce G100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce 8600 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-60% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.2+196% | 11.9 |
| Codename | GP108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 17 2017 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #825 |
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