Radeon HD 8180 vs GeForce G200
Radeon HD 8180
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GeForce G200
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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 Radeon HD 8180 is positioned at rank 496 and the GeForce G200 is on rank 357, so the GeForce G200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8180
Performance Per Dollar GeForce G200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce G200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8180.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8180 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8180 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 197.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+197.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 Radeon HD 8180 and GeForce G200
Radeon HD 8180
The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 points.
GeForce G200
The GeForce G200 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: 136 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8180 scores 135 and the GeForce G200 reaches 136 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8180 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce G200 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8180) vs 384 (GeForce G200). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G200). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 135 | 136 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1468 MHz+89% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+11% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 8180) vs 512 KB (GeForce G200) — the GeForce G200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8180 draws 50W versus the GeForce G200's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8180) vs 350W (GeForce G200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7 | 4.5+67% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8180 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce G200 launched at $299 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 8180 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.0 (Radeon HD 8180) vs 9.1 (GeForce G200) — the Radeon HD 8180 offers 196.7% better value. The GeForce G200 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8180 | GeForce G200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-90% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.0+197% | 9.1 |
| Codename | Venus | GP108 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #745 | #641 |
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