GeForce Go 7900 GS vs GeForce G100
GeForce Go 7900 GS
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GeForce G100
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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 Go 7900 GS is positioned at rank 383 and the GeForce G100 is on rank 247, so the GeForce G100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce G100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7900 GS 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 7900 GS and GeForce G100
GeForce Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
GeForce G100
The GeForce G100 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: 176 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7900 GS scores 178 and the GeForce G100 reaches 176 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is built on Kepler while the GeForce G100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 384 (GeForce G100).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 178+1% | 176 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce G100 has 512 MB. The GeForce G100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 10.0 (GeForce G100). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.0+11% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs No (GeForce G100). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G100).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900 GS draws 30W versus the GeForce G100's 30W — a 0% difference. The GeForce G100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 350W (GeForce G100). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Codename | N14P-GT | GP108 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #616 | #641 |
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