GeForce GT 130 vs GeForce GT 335M

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.

GeForce GT 130 vs GeForce GT 335M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 130 vs GeForce GT 335M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 130

2017

Why buy it

✅43.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 30W instead of 50W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 335M

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 130 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 50W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 130 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 43.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.5% in PassMark G3D (381 vs 368), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 130 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 130 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 130 vs GeForce GT 335M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 335M

The GeForce GT 335M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 368 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 130 scores 381 and the GeForce GT 335M reaches 368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 335M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130) vs 384 (GeForce GT 335M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 335M).

Feature	GeForce GT 130	GeForce GT 335M
G3D Mark Score	381+4%	368
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+50%	0.7526 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+350%	32 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 130	GeForce GT 335M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 130 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 335M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 130 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 130 and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 335M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 130) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 335M) — the GeForce GT 130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 130	GeForce GT 335M
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB+50%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 130) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 335M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 130	GeForce GT 335M
DirectX	10.0	11.1 (10_1)+11%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130) vs None (GeForce GT 335M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 335M).

Feature	GeForce GT 130	GeForce GT 335M
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 130 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 335M's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130) vs 350W (GeForce GT 335M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce GT 130	GeForce GT 335M
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	12.7+72%	7.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 130 (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 130	GeForce GT 335M
MSRP	$100	—
Codename	GP108	GK107
Release	May 17 2017	June 25 2013
Ranking	#641	#726

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