GeForce Go 7700 vs GeForce GT 130M
GeForce Go 7700
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GeForce GT 130M
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 130M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7700 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7700 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 Go 7700 and GeForce GT 130M
GeForce Go 7700
The GeForce Go 7700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce GT 130M
The GeForce GT 130M 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: 145 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7700 scores 148 and the GeForce GT 130M reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7700 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 130M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce Go 7700) vs 384 (GeForce GT 130M). Raw compute: 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7700) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7700 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148+2% | 145 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.333 TFLOPS+196% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 1468 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 144 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7700 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Go 7700 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 130M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7700 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7700) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7700 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7700) vs No (GeForce GT 130M). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130M).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7700 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7700 draws 230W versus the GeForce GT 130M's 30W — a 153.8% difference. The GeForce GT 130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7700) vs 350W (GeForce GT 130M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7700 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 30W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 4.8+700% |
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