GeForce G105M vs Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
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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. The GeForce G105M is positioned at rank #144 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce G105M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU.
| Insight | GeForce G105M | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
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.
Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 129 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G105M scores 133 and the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU reaches 129 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 133+3% | 129 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G105M | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU has 0 MB. The GeForce G105M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G105M) vs 12_1 (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12_1+19% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G105M draws 60W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU's 7W — a 158.2% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G105M) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce G105M | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W | 7W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 18.4+736% |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce G105M | Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | GP107 | — |
| Release | October 25 2016 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #443 | #915 |
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