GeForce G210M vs GeForce G105M
GeForce G210M
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GeForce G105M
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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 G210M is positioned at rank 436 and the GeForce G105M is on rank 144, 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 G210M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G105M
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G210M.
| Insight | GeForce G210M | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 G210M and GeForce G105M
GeForce G210M
The GeForce G210M 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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce G210M scores 129 and the GeForce G105M reaches 133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce G105M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce G210M) vs 640 (GeForce G105M). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce G210M) vs 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G105M). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1392 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 129 | 133+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5084 TFLOPS | 1.862 TFLOPS+266% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 1392 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 240 KB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G210M | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G210M) vs 10.1 (GeForce G105M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G210M) vs No (GeForce G105M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce G210M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G105M).
| Feature | GeForce G210M | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G210M draws 16W versus the GeForce G105M's 60W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce G210M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210M) vs 350W (GeForce G105M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce G210M | GeForce G105M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 16W-73% | 60W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 8.1+268% | 2.2 |
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