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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 GeForce3 is positioned at rank #755 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce3 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce3 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $49), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 25% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9000
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 9000
The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 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 10W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 4 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 800 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5+25% | 4 |
| 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 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9000 has 512 MB. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the GeForce3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 8.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3) vs N/A (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Decoder: None vs MPEG-2. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3) vs MPEG-2 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000).
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | N/A |
| Decoder | None | MPEG-2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000's 10W — a 107% difference. The MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 0W (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 10W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 165mm | 0mm |
| Height | 100mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 0.4+100% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 launched at $0 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3) vs 0.1 (MOBILITY/RADEON 9000) — the MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 offers 0% better value. The GeForce3 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce3 | MOBILITY/RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Codename | GM108 | Broadway |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #846 |
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