GeForce G105M vs GeForce 9200M GS
GeForce G105M
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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 G105M is positioned at rank 144 and the GeForce 9200M GS is on rank 683, so the GeForce G105M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce G105M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G105M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200M GS.
| Insight | GeForce G105M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G105M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G105M and GeForce 9200M GS
GeForce G105M
The GeForce G105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 133 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce 9200M GS
The GeForce 9200M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G105M scores 133 and the GeForce 9200M GS reaches 129 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G105M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 9200M GS uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G105M) vs 256 (GeForce 9200M GS). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G105M) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GS). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 133+3% | 129 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS+266% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz+40% | 993 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+88% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G105M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9200M GS has 256 MB. The GeForce G105M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G105M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GS). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G105M) vs No (GeForce 9200M GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G105M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GS).
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G105M draws 60W versus the GeForce 9200M GS's 16W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce 9200M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G105M) vs 350W (GeForce 9200M GS). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce 9200M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W | 16W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 8.1+268% |
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