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 G100 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: 176 points. Launch price was $79.

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 G100

#299

Radeon R9 350

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

114%

#300

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

113%

#301

GeForce GTX 460 SE

MSRP: $160|Avg: $50

113%

#302

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

111%

#303

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

109%

#304

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

109%

#305

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

109%

#306

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

106%

#307

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

106%

#308

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

106%

#309

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

105%

#310

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

105%

#311

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

103%

#312

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

MSRP: $999|Avg: $600

102%

#313

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

101%

#314

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#315

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

98%

#316

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

97%

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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

97%

#318

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#319

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

96%

#320

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

96%

#321

GeForce GTX 590

MSRP: $699|Avg: $100

95%

#322

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#323

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

94%

#324

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

93%

#325

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

#327

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

90%

#328

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

88%

#329

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce G100 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce G100 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce G100 scores 176 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: GP108), 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: 1.127 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1468 MHz from a base of 1228 MHz.

Specification	GeForce G100
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	176
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Pascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GP108
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	1468 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1228 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.127 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	35.23 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#641

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce G100 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 G100
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 10.0, Vulkan None, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce G100
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.0
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.1

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: PureVideo HD VP3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1.

Specification	GeForce G100
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	No
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP3
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G100 draws 30 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 65°C under load.

Specification	GeForce G100
TDPPower consumption under load	30 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	65°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $40), the GeForce G100 delivers 35 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #641 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce G100
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$40
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$5
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#641
Release Date	May 17 2017
Release Year	2017

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	1228 MHz
Boost Clock	1468 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	35.23
Manufacturing Process	14 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	30 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.127 TFLOPS