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GeForce G102M
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v is on rank 554, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 530v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G102M.
| Insight | GeForce G102M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 530v 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 Mobility Radeon HD 530v
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.
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 G102M scores 168 and the Mobility Radeon HD 530v reaches 175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G102M is built on Maxwell while the Mobility Radeon HD 530v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G102M) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce G102M) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 530v).
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 175+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G102M | 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 G102M 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: 1 MB (GeForce G102M) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 530v) — the GeForce G102M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | 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 | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G102M) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.0+21% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G102M draws 33W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 530v's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce G102M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G102M) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 530v). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+46% | 3.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G102M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Mobility Radeon HD 530v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #847 | #846 |
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