GeForce FX Go 5200 vs G 103M
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce G 103M and GeForce FX Go 5200, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
G 103M outperforms FX Go 5200 by a whopping 650% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 1503 | 1573 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Architecture | G9x (2007−2010) | no data |
| GPU code name | G98 | NV31M |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release date | 1 September 2009 (16 years ago) | 1 March 2003 (23 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Real power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially if overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 8 | 5 |
| Core clock speed | 640 MHz | 1 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 300 MHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 150 nm |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | medium sized |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | DDR2 | DDR |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 32 MB |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 500 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Shared memory | - | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 10.0 | DDR |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Palworld | 2−3
+0%
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2−3
+0%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Forza Horizon 4 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| Palworld | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 7−8
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
|
| Valorant | 24−27
+4.3%
|
21−24
−4.3%
|
Full HD
High
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 10−12
+22.2%
|
9−10
−22.2%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 8−9
+14.3%
|
7−8
−14.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| Palworld | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 7−8
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
| Valorant | 24−27
+4.3%
|
21−24
−4.3%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 8−9
+14.3%
|
7−8
−14.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 7−8
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
| Valorant | 24−27
+4.3%
|
21−24
−4.3%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Palworld | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 2−3 | 0−1 |
1440p
Ultra
| Forza Horizon 4 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
1440p
Epic
| Palworld | 0−1 | 0−1 |
4K
High
| Grand Theft Auto V | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
| Valorant | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
4K
Ultra
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 1−2
+0%
|
1−2
+0%
|
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Counter-Strike 2, with 1440p resolution and the High Preset, the G 103M is 100% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- G 103M performs better in 7 tests (29%)
- there's a draw in 17 tests (71%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 0.15 | 0.02 |
| Recency | 1 September 2009 | 1 March 2003 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 32 MB |
| Chip lithography | 65 nm | 150 nm |
G 103M has a 650% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 1500% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 131% more advanced lithography process.
The GeForce G 103M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce FX Go 5200 in performance tests.
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