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GeForce GT 325M
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GeForce G100
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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 325M is positioned at rank 274 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 GT 325M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 325M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce G100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce G100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 314.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+314.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 325M and GeForce G100
GeForce GT 325M
The GeForce GT 325M 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: 170 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 GT 325M scores 170 and the GeForce G100 reaches 176 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 325M is built on Kepler while the GeForce G100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 325M) vs 384 (GeForce G100). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 325M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G100).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170 | 176+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+50% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 144 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | 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 GT 325M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce G100 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 325M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 325M) vs 512 KB (GeForce G100) — the GeForce G100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 325M) vs 10.0 (GeForce G100). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_1)+10% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 3.3+3% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: CUDA (GeForce GT 325M) vs No (GeForce G100). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 325M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G100).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | CUDA | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 325M draws 50W versus the GeForce G100's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 325M) vs 350W (GeForce G100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4 | 5.9+74% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G100 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.5 (GeForce GT 325M) vs 35.2 (GeForce G100) — the GeForce G100 offers 314.1% better value. The GeForce G100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.5 | 35.2+314% |
| Codename | GK107 | GP108 |
| Release | June 25 2013 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #726 | #641 |
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