GeForce G105M vs GeForce G200
GeForce G105M
Popular choices:
GeForce G200
Popular choices:
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 G105M is positioned at rank 144 and the GeForce G200 is on rank 357, so the GeForce G105M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G105M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G105M.
| Insight | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce G200 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 G200
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 G200
The GeForce G200 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: 136 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G105M scores 133 and the GeForce G200 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G105M is built on Pascal while the GeForce G200 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G105M) vs 384 (GeForce G200). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G105M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G200). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 133 | 136+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.862 TFLOPS+65% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1392 MHz | 1468 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB+67% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G105M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce G200) — the GeForce G105M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 10.1 (GeForce G105M) vs 10.1 (GeForce G200). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G105M) vs None (GeForce G200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G105M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce G200).
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G105M draws 60W versus the GeForce G200's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G105M) vs 350W (GeForce G200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W | 30W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 4.5+105% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce G105M | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GP107 | GP108 |
| Release | October 25 2016 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #443 | #641 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce G105M and GeForce G200
