GeForce GT 130M vs GeForce 9200M GE
GeForce GT 130M
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GeForce 9200M GE
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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 GT 130M is positioned at rank 131 and the GeForce 9200M GE is on rank 675, so the GeForce GT 130M 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 130M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9200M GE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9200M GE.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 130M 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 GT 130M and GeForce 9200M GE
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.
GeForce 9200M GE
The GeForce 9200M GE 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: 144 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130M scores 145 and the GeForce 9200M GE reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130M is built on Pascal while the GeForce 9200M GE uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 256 (GeForce 9200M GE). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 9200M GE). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 145 | 144 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+122% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+48% | 993 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+13% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 130M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9200M GE has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 130M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 9200M GE) — the GeForce 9200M GE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9200M GE). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130M) vs No (GeForce 9200M GE). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9200M GE).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130M draws 30W versus the GeForce 9200M GE's 16W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce 9200M GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130M) vs 350W (GeForce 9200M GE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 16W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 9.0+88% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | GeForce 9200M GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GP108 | GM108 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #641 | #864 |
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