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GeForce G210
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GeForce 505
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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 G210 is positioned at rank 290 and the GeForce 505 is on rank 674, so the GeForce G210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G210
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 505
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 505 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 505 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce G210 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G210 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 505.
| Insight | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce G210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce 505.
| Insight | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G210 and GeForce 505
GeForce G210
The GeForce G210 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: 148 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce 505
The GeForce 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G210 scores 148 and the GeForce 505 reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 505 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G210) vs 2,048 (GeForce 505). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G210) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148+3% | 144 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+320% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+27% | 1155 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 2 MB+1329% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (GeForce G210) vs 2 MB (GeForce 505) — the GeForce 505 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce G210) vs 10.1 (GeForce 505). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1)+10% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G210) vs No (GeForce 505). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce G210) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 505).
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G210 draws 30W versus the GeForce 505's 25W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210) vs 350W (GeForce 505). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 100 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 25W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 64mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 100 | 70°C-30% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 5.8+18% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 505 launched at $99 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (GeForce G210) vs 9.6 (GeForce 505) — the GeForce G210 offers 3.1% better value. The GeForce 505 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce G210 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-49% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9+3% | 9.6 |
| Codename | GP108 | GA107 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #641 | #407 |
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