GeForce G100 vs Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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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 G100 is positioned at rank 247 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v is on rank 554, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce G100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 530v offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 201.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+201.7%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G100 and Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 530v
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 175 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G100 scores 176 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v reaches 175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G100 is built on Pascal while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G100) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G100) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 530v).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 176 | 175 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+80% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G100 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 530v 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 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the GeForce G100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G100 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 530v's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G100) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.9+69% | 3.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G100 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v launched at $49 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 11.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the GeForce G100 offers 200.9% better value. The GeForce G100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce G100 | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-18% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.2+201% | 11.7 |
| Codename | GP108 | Broadway |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #846 |
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