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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 Quadro FX 1500 is on rank 398, 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 Quadro FX 1500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce G102M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce G102M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G102M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce G102M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 1500 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 Quadro FX 1500
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.
Quadro FX 1500
The Quadro FX 1500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G102M scores 168 and the Quadro FX 1500 reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G102M is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 1500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G102M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1500). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce G102M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500).
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 168 | 170+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+45% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G102M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1500 has 256 MB. The GeForce G102M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce G102M) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1500) — the GeForce G102M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G102M draws 33W versus the Quadro FX 1500's 189W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce G102M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G102M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1500). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-83% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+467% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G102M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce G102M | Quadro FX 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GM108 | GT200B |
| Release | March 13 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #847 | #815 |
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