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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 GeForce3 is positioned at rank 755 and the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is on rank 732, so the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $49), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 1076% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1076%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅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 GeForce3 and MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
GeForce3
The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP's 6 — the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP leads by 20%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP).
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 6+20% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+55% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce3 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP has 512 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 7.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1+16% | 7.0 |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2+100% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP launched at $20 and now averages $5. The MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3) vs 1.2 (MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP) — the MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP offers 1100% better value. The GeForce3 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $20-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 1.2+1100% |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #846 |
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