GeForce GT 130M vs Radeon RX 7600
GeForce GT 130M
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Radeon RX 7600
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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. The GeForce GT 130M is positioned at rank #131 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The Radeon RX 7600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 130M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11335.2% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 130M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11335.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11335.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7600 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 Radeon RX 7600
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.
Radeon RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 130M scores 145 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 11335.2%. The GeForce GT 130M is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 145 | 16,581+11335% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+1830% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 2655 MHz+81% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 512 KB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GT 130M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 130M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 700% 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 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 8 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12.2+21% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130M) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130M draws 30W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 138.5% difference. The GeForce GT 130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130M) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-82% | 165W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 100.5+1994% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $250 |
| Codename | GP108 | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #641 | #118 |
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