GeForce GT 325M vs GeForce G102M
GeForce GT 325M
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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 325M is positioned at rank 274 and the GeForce G102M is on rank 156, so the GeForce G102M 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 G102M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 325M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 G102M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 325M 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 325M and GeForce G102M
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 G102M
The GeForce G102M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 168 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 325M scores 170 and the GeForce G102M reaches 168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 325M is built on Kepler while the GeForce G102M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 325M) vs 384 (GeForce G102M). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 325M) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce G102M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 170+1% | 168 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+20% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G102M 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: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 325M) vs 1 MB (GeForce G102M) — the GeForce G102M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 325M) vs 10.0 (GeForce G102M). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_1)+10% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 4.0+25% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: CUDA (GeForce GT 325M) vs No (GeForce G102M). 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 G102M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G102M's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce G102M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 325M) vs 350W (GeForce G102M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4 | 5.1+50% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G102M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 325M | GeForce G102M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | June 25 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #726 | #847 |
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