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GeForce G102M
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GeForce G100
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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 G102M is positioned at rank 156 and the GeForce G100 is on rank 247, so the GeForce G102M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G102M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G102M.
| Insight | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G100 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G102M and GeForce G100
GeForce G102M
The GeForce G102M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G102M scores 168 and the GeForce G100 reaches 176 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G102M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce G100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G102M) vs 384 (GeForce G100). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce G102M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G100). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 176+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz | 1468 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+33% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G102M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce G100) — the GeForce G102M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G102M) vs 10.0 (GeForce G100). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.0+21% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G102M) vs No (GeForce G100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G102M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G100).
| Feature | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G102M draws 33W versus the GeForce G100's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce G100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G102M) vs 350W (GeForce G100). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 5.9+16% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce G102M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | GM108 | GP108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #847 | #641 |
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