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GeForce GT 130
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GeForce GT 330
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 130 is positioned at rank 267 and the GeForce GT 330 is on rank 260, so the GeForce GT 330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 330 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 130 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 130 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 GT 130 and GeForce GT 330
GeForce GT 130
The GeForce GT 130 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: 381 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce GT 330
The GeForce GT 330 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: 393 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130 scores 381 and the GeForce GT 330 reaches 393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 330 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130) vs 384 (GeForce GT 330). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 381 | 393+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1468 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 130 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 330 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 130 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1.5 GB+200% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 130) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1 (10_1)+11% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce GT 330). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 330).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | PureVideo HD |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 330's 30W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130) vs 300W (GeForce GT 330). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 175mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | 175mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.7 | 13.1+3% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 330 launched at $99 and now averages $30. The GeForce GT 130 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (GeForce GT 130) vs 13.1 (GeForce GT 330) — the GeForce GT 130 offers 45.8% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130 | GeForce GT 330 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $99-1% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.1+46% | 13.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | GP108 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #641 | #641 |
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