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GeForce G100
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GeForce GT 325M
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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 GT 325M is on rank 274, 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 GT 325M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 325M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 314.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+314.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 G100 and GeForce GT 325M
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 GT 325M
The GeForce GT 325M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G100 scores 176 and the GeForce GT 325M reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 325M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G100) vs 384 (GeForce GT 325M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G100) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 325M).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 176+4% | 170 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+50% | 0.7526 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+350% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce G100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 325M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 325M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce G100) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 325M) — the GeForce G100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G100) vs 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 325M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11 (10_1)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3+3% | 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G100) vs CUDA (GeForce GT 325M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 325M).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | CUDA |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G100 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 325M's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G100) vs 350W (GeForce GT 325M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.9+74% | 3.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G100 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.2 (GeForce G100) vs 8.5 (GeForce GT 325M) — the GeForce G100 offers 314.1% better value. The GeForce G100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.2+314% | 8.5 |
| Codename | GP108 | GK107 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #641 | #726 |
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