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.

Overview

The GeForce 205 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 126 points.

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.

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 205

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106%

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100%

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97%

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90%

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89%

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88%

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87%

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85%

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85%

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84%

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 205 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 205 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 205 scores 126 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP108B), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7972 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1038 MHz from a base of 937 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 205
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	126
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Pascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GP108B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1038 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	937 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.7972 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	24.91 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#643

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 205 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 205
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	144 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 205
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, DisplayPortx 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	GeForce 205
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	VGAx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors	DisplayPortx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD (VP4)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 205 draws 10 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 200g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 75 under load.

Specification	GeForce 205
TDPPower consumption under load	10 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Card Height	69mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Weight	200g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $50), the GeForce 205 delivers 8 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #643 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 205
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#643
Release Date	February 20 2019
Release Year	2019

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	24
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	144 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	937 MHz
Boost Clock	1038 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,800 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	24.91
Manufacturing Process	14 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	10 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.7972 TFLOPS