NVIDIA GeForce G210M

NVIDIA GeForce G210M

The Nividia GeForce G210M or G 210 M is a DirectX 10.1 graphics adapter for notebooks based on the GT218 core. As its predecessor, it features 16 shaders but the clock rates have been greatly increased and also the shaders were improved (different core). Because of the 40nm process (compared to the 55nm process of the G110M) the maximum power consumption stays the same. The later announced GeForce 310M for Arrandale laptops is just a renamed GeForce G210M.

The core of the G210M is internally called GT218 and according to Nvidia based on the current high-end desktop architecture (GTX 200 series). Furthermore, Nvidia has improved the micro-architecture for further power saving and performance increases. Therefore, the performance per shader unit should be slightly improved compared to the previous generation.

As the G 110M / 8400M GT, the G 210M features 16 stream processors that do the work of the former dedicated pixel- and vertex-shaders. The unified shaders of Nvidia are 1-dimensional (AMD has 5-dimensional shaders which leads to the higher number of shaders).

The GeForce G210M also supports CUDA, DirectX Compute and OpenCL to use the shaders for other tasks than rendering images (like encoding videos or mathematical tasks). For these special tasks, the GPU can be noticeably faster than current CPUs. PhysX is not supported by the G210M because of too less shaders (for rendering and PhysX).

The mobile graphics card has a built in video decoder called PureVideo HD with VP4. The Video Processor 4 (VP4) supports the full decoding of H.264, VC-1, and now also MPEG-4 ASP (e.g. DivX or XviD). MPEG-1 still wont be supported, but the decoding of this codec is quite trivial on a CPU.

In conjunction with a chipset from Nvidia with integrated graphics (e.g. 9400M), the G 210M supports Hybrid-SLI (HybridPower and GeForceBoost). HybridPower is a technique to choose between the integrated and dedicated graphics core, if performance or battery runtime is needed. This works only in Windows Vista (and possibly Windows 7). Up to now the user has to use a tool to switch between the GPUs. Later Nvidia wants to switch automatically in the drivers. GeForceBoost uses the integrated graphics core of the Nvidia chipset (e.g. 105M) and the dedicated of the G 210M in SLI mode to achieve better frame rates.

The performance of the entry level G 210M is on a level with the older GeForce 9500M G. Therefore, older or less demanding games should run fluently with medium to high details. Demanding DirectX 10 games, like Crysis, are playable only in low detail settings and low resolutions. Some games like GTA4 or NFS Shift wont even run in the lowest settings fluently. See below for a list of games we tested with the G 210M and the framerate we achieved.

Depending on the the used type of graphics memory (GDDR2, GDDR3 or perhaps even DDR2/DDR3) the performance may differ noticeably.

The power consumption of the mobile graphics card is - like the 110M - 14 Watt (TDP). Furthermore, according to Nvidia, the new improved core does only need half of the power in Idle mode.

ManufacturerNVIDIA
GeForce G 200M Series

GeForce G210M 16@625MHz

GeForce G 205M 16@450MHz

CodenameN10M-GS
Pipelines16 - unified
Core Speed *625 MHz
Shader Speed *1500 MHz
Memory Speed *800 MHz
Memory Bus Width64 Bit
Memory TypeGDDR2, GDDR3
Max. Amount of Memory512 MB
Shared Memoryno
DirectXDirectX 10.1, Shader 4.1
Current Consumption14 Watt
Transistors260 Million
technology40 nm
FeaturesDirectX Compute Support (Windows 7), CUDA, OpenCL, OpenGL 2.1, HybridPower
Notebook Sizesmall and light
Date of Announcement15.06.2009
Information72 Gigaflops
Link to Manufacturer Pagehttp://www.nvidia.com/object/product_gef...
* The specified clock rates are only guidelines for the manufacturer and can be altered by them.

Benchmarks

3DMark 2001SE - Standard 1024x768
0% 100%
min: 17151     avg: 17505 (29%)     max: 17779 Points
3DMark 03 - Standard 1024x768
0% 100%
min: 9881     avg: 10294.5 (10%)     max: 10923 Points
3DMark 05 - Standard 1024x768
0% 100%
min: 6449     avg: 6720 (21%)     max: 6855 Points
3DMark 06
0% 100%
min: 3047     avg: 3338.2 (13%)     max: 3463 Points
PCMark Vantage - Gaming Score 1024x768
0% 100%
min: 2222     avg: 2656.3 (12%)     max: 2911 Points
Cinebench R10 - Shading 32Bit
0% 100%
min: 2284     avg: 2577.5 (24%)     max: 2811 Points
3DMark Vantage - P Result no PhysX 1280x1024
0% 100%
min: 1008     avg: 1022.7 (3%)     max: 1039 Points
3DMark Vantage - P GPU no PhysX 1280x1024
0% 100%
min: 820     avg: 941.8 (3%)     max: 1278 Points
Windows 7 Experience Index - Graphics
0% 100%
min: 3.9     avg: 4.6 (58%)     max: 4.9 points
Windows 7 Experience Index - Gaming graphics
0% 100%
min: 3.4     avg: 5 (63%)     max: 5.9 points
Cinebench R11.5 - OpenGL 64Bit
0% 100%
min: 8.14     avg: 8.2 (11%)     max: 8.24 Points
SPECviewperf 11 - Catia 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 2.15     avg: 2.2 (5%)     max: 2.15 fps
SPECviewperf 11 - Ensight 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 3.25     avg: 3.3 (8%)     max: 3.25 fps
SPECviewperf 11 - Lightwave 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 5     avg: 5 (9%)     max: 5 fps
SPECviewperf 11 - Maya 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 2.68     avg: 2.7 (3%)     max: 2.68 fps
SPECviewperf 11 - Pro/ENGINEER 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 0.62     avg: 0.6 (5%)     max: 0.62 fps
SPECviewperf 11 - SolidWorks 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 3.76     avg: 3.8 (7%)     max: 3.76 fps
SPECviewperf 11 - Tcvis 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 0.66     avg: 0.7 (2%)     max: 0.66 fps
SPECviewperf 11 - Siemens NX 1920x1080
0% 100%
min: 2.5     avg: 2.5 (6%)     max: 2.5 fps
- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card

Game Benchmarks

The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailled information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Anno 2070
Anno 2070 (2011)
low:
29  fps      Compare
med.:
12  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011): Not playable with a weaker graphics card. - more...
Fifa 12
Fifa 12 (2011)
med.:
49  fps      Compare
high:
33  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
F1 2011
F1 2011 (2011)
low:
21  fps      Compare
med.:
15  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Deus Ex Human Revolution
Deus Ex Human Revolution (2011)
low:
36  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Dirt 3
Dirt 3 (2011)
low:
53.4  fps      Compare
med.:
25  fps      Compare
high:
16  fps      Compare
ultra:
12.8  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (2011): Not playable with a weaker graphics card. - more...
Crysis 2
Crysis 2 (2011)
low:
22  fps      Compare
med.:
15  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Total War: Shogun 2
Total War: Shogun 2 (2011)
low:
40.5  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010)
low:
29  fps      Compare
med.:
21  fps      Compare
high:
17  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Fifa 11
Fifa 11 (2010)
low:
104  fps      Compare
med.:
65  fps      Compare
high:
46  fps      Compare
ultra:
27  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Civilization 5 (2010): Not playable with a weaker graphics card. - more...
Mafia 2
Mafia 2 (2010)
low:
23.6  fps      Compare
med.:
20.8  fps      Compare
high:
16.5  fps      Compare
ultra:
8.7  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
StarCraft 2
StarCraft 2 (2010)
low:
76  fps      Compare
med.:
17  fps      Compare
high:
11  fps      Compare
ultra:
6  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Metro 2033
Metro 2033 (2010)
low:
24  fps      Compare
med.:
14  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising
Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising (2010)
low:
39  fps      Compare
med.:
18.9  fps      Compare
high:
12.9  fps      Compare
ultra:
4.8  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (2010)
low:
27 28 ~ 28 fps      Compare
med.:
15  fps      Compare
high:
9  fps      Compare
ultra:
4  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
CoD Modern Warfare 2
CoD Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
low:
56  fps      Compare
med.:
18  fps      Compare
high:
16  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Risen
Risen (2009)
low:
35  fps      Compare
med.:
15  fps      Compare
ultra:
6  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5 (2009)
low:
37.6  fps      Compare
high:
17.8  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Need for Speed Shift
Need for Speed Shift (2009)
low:
24  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Colin McRae: DIRT 2
Colin McRae: DIRT 2 (2009)
low:
28.9  fps      Compare
med.:
21.7  fps      Compare
high:
21.8  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Anno 1404
Anno 1404 (2009)
low:
51  fps      Compare
ultra:
9  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Sims 3
Sims 3 (2009)
low:
129  fps      Compare
med.:
51  fps      Compare
high:
14  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
F.E.A.R. 2
F.E.A.R. 2 (2009)
med.:
33  fps      Compare
high:
19  fps      Compare
ultra:
9  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
GTA IV - Grand Theft Auto
GTA IV - Grand Theft Auto (2008)
low:
26  fps      Compare
med.:
15.7  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead (2008)
high:
36  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Far Cry 2
Far Cry 2 (2008)
low:
49  fps      Compare
high:
17.9  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Crysis Warhead (2008): Not playable with a weaker graphics card. - more...
Trackmania Nations Forever
Trackmania Nations Forever (2008)
low:
124 146 ~ 135 fps      Compare
high:
34.9 38.8 ~ 37 fps      Compare
ultra:
16.4  fps      Compare
» With most tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare (2007)
med.:
31  fps      Compare
high:
17  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Supreme Commander - FA Bench
Supreme Commander - FA Bench (2007)
low:
34.3  fps      Compare
med.:
19.6  fps      Compare
high:
14.8  fps      Compare
» The benchmarks indicate that the game is not playable in the tested settings.
Crysis - GPU Benchmark
Crysis - GPU Benchmark (2007)
low:
45  fps      Compare
high:
5.6  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Crysis - CPU Benchmark
Crysis - CPU Benchmark (2007)
low:
48  fps      Compare
med.:
19.1  fps      Compare
high:
5.2 9.4 ~ 7 fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
World in Conflict - Benchmark
World in Conflict - Benchmark (2007)
low:
89  fps      Compare
med.:
29  fps      Compare
high:
18  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings low.
Command and Conquer III (2007): Not playable with a weaker graphics card. - more...
Half Life 2 - Lost Coast Benchmark
Half Life 2 - Lost Coast Benchmark (2005)
high:
105  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. (2005)
low:
212  fps      Compare
med.:
98  fps      Compare
high:
34  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
Quake 4
Quake 4 (2005)
ultra:
51  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft (2005)
low:
159  fps      Compare
med.:
67  fps      Compare
high:
16  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings med..
Counter-Strike Source
Counter-Strike Source (2004)
low:
92  fps      Compare
high:
80  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.
Doom 3
Doom 3 (2004)
low:
123  fps      Compare
ultra:
74.8  fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings ultra.
Quake 3 Arena - Timedemo
Quake 3 Arena - Timedemo (1999)
high:
294 301.3 ~ 298 fps      Compare
» With all tested laptops playable in detail settings high.

For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List

Notebook reviews with NVIDIA GeForce G210M graphics card

Acer Aspire 7736G-663G25Mn (Intel Core 2 Duo T6600, 17.3")
» Acer Aspire 7736G-663G25Mn - External Review

Asus UL30VT-A1 (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 13.3")
» Asus UL30VT-A1 - External Review

Asus UL50VF (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 15.6")
» Review Asus UL50VF Optimus Laptop - Review
» Asus UL50VF - External Review

Asus UL50VG (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 15.6")
» Asus UL50VG - External Review

Asus UL50VS (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 15.6")
» Asus UL50VS - External Review

Asus UL50Vt (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 15.6")
» Asus UL50Vt - External Review

Asus UL50VT-RBBBK05 (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 15.6")
» Asus UL50VT-RBBBK05 - External Review

Asus UL50Vt-XO037V (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 15.6")
» Review Asus UL50Vt Notebook - Review
» Asus UL50Vt-XO037V - External Review

Asus UL80Vt (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 14.0")
» Asus UL80Vt - External Review

Asus UL80Vt-A1 (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 14.0")
» Asus UL80Vt-A1 - External Review

Asus UL80VT-WX007X (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 14.0")
» Asus UL80VT-WX007X - External Review

Asus UL80Vt-WX028V (Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300, 14.0")
» Review Asus UL80Vt Notebook - Review

Medion Akoya P7611/MD97288 (Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400, 17.3")
» Medion Akoya P7611/MD97288 - External Review

Medion P7612 / MD97860 (Intel Core 2 Duo T6500, 17.3")
» Medion P7612 / MD97860 - External Review

Sony Vaio VPC-CW15FGW (Intel Core 2 Duo T6600, 14.0")
» Sony Vaio VPC-CW15FGW - External Review

Toshiba Satellite A500-19X (Intel Core 2 Duo T6600, 16.0")
» Toshiba Satellite A500-19X - External Review

Toshiba Satellite M500-PSMKCA (Intel Core 2 Duo T6600, 14.0")
» Toshiba Satellite M500-PSMKCA - External Review

Toshiba Satellite U500-178 (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700, 13.3")
» Toshiba Satellite U500-178 - External Review

» Comparison of GPUs
Detailled list of all laptop GPUs with a short description. Classified and sorted by performance.

» Benchmark List
Sortable and restrainable list of all GPUs with benchmarks (e.g. 3DMarks).

» Notebook Gaming List
Which game can be played with my graphics card.

Class 1
GeForce GTX 590
GeForce GTX 580
Radeon HD 6970
GeForce GTX 570
GeForce GTX 480
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Radeon HD 6870
GeForce GTX 470
Radeon HD 5850
GeForce GTX 460 768MB
Radeon HD 6790
Radeon HD 5770
GeForce GTX 550 Ti
GeForce GTS 450
Radeon HD 4850
Radeon HD 5670
Class 2
GeForce GT 240
GeForce GT 430
7590M *
Radeon HD 5570
Radeon HD 6550D *
GeForce GT 220
Radeon HD 6450 GDDR5
Class 3
Radeon HD 4350
GeForce G 107M *
Chrome9HD *
Class 4
Class 5
Class 6
SGX543MP2 *
Mali-400 MP *
PowerVR SGX540 *
PowerVR SGX535
unknown *

* Approximate position of the graphics adapter

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Author: Klaus Hinum (Update: 2012-01-25)