GeForce GTS 150M
VS
Radeon Vega 2

GeForce GTS 150M vs Radeon Vega 2

NVIDIA

GeForce GTS 150M

2010Core: 783 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 2

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz

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. The GeForce GTS 150M is positioned at rank #78 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 150M

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
288%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
277%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
273%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
273%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
272%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
271%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
267%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
266%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
264%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
263%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
260%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
259%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
255%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
255%
#63
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
317%
#76
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
96%
#77
GeForce RTX 4090
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649
92%
#78
GeForce GTS 150M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100
83%
#83
Radeon R9 A375
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
83%
#85
81%
#86
Radeon R5 A6-7480
MSRP: $35|Avg: $30
79%
#87
GeForce GT 710
MSRP: $35|Avg: $50
70%
#89
GeForce GT 740
MSRP: $89|Avg: $89
64%
#90
Radeon R7 A8-7680
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
63%
#92
Radeon HD 7730
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
62%
#93
Radeon 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
58%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 150M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 150M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
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 Radeon Vega 2 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 GTS 150M and Radeon Vega 2

NVIDIA

GeForce GTS 150M

The GeForce GTS 150M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points. Launch price was $129.

AMD

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 150M scores 504 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 150M is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2).

FeatureGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
G3D Mark Score
504
506
Architecture
Fermi
GCN 5.1
Process Node
40 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
192
448+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6013 TFLOPS
1.702 TFLOPS+183%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+14%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTS 150M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 2 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTS 150M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
DirectX
11.1 (10_0)
12 (12_1)+8%
OpenGL
2.1
4.6+119%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).

FeatureGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP2
VCN 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP2
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 150M draws 106W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 150.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.

FeatureGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
TDP
106W
15W-86%
Recommended PSU
350W
0W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
None
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
70-18%
Perf/Watt
4.8
33.7+602%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTS 150MRadeon Vega 2
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GF106
Cezanne
Release
September 13 2010
April 13 2021
Ranking
#791
#601