GeForce G100 vs GeForce GT 325M

NVIDIA

GeForce G100

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GT 325M

2013Core: 980 MHz
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GeForce G100 vs GeForce GT 325M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce G100 vs GeForce GT 325M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce G100 vs GeForce GT 325M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce G100

2017

Why buy it

  • 12.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($40 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 325M

2013

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce G100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $40 MSRP).
  • 66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce G100 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 12.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.5% in PassMark G3D (176 vs 170), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce G100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce G100 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce G100 vs GeForce GT 325M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureGeForce G100GeForce 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)

FeatureGeForce G100GeForce GT 325M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce G100 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 325M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 325M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce G100 and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 325M. 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.

FeatureGeForce G100GeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce G100GeForce GT 325M
DirectX
10.0
11 (10_1)+10%
OpenGL
3.3+3%
3.2
Max Displays
2
2
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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).

FeatureGeForce G100GeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce G100GeForce 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
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce G100 (2017 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce G100GeForce GT 325M
MSRP
$40
Codename
GP108
GK107
Release
May 17 2017
June 25 2013
Ranking
#641
#726

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