GeForce 205 vs GeForce 310M

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.

GeForce 205 vs GeForce 310M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 205 vs GeForce 310M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 205

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce 310M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 205 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 10W instead of 33W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 310M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce 310M

2015

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌230% higher power demand at 33W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 310M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (127 vs 126), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 205 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 205 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce 310M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 205 vs GeForce 310M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 205

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.

GeForce 310M

The GeForce 310M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 205 scores 126 and the GeForce 310M reaches 127 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 205 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 310M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 205) vs 384 (GeForce 310M). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 205) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 310M). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 205	GeForce 310M
G3D Mark Score	126	127
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS+89%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+89%	549 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	144 KB	192 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 205	GeForce 310M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 205 and 128-bit on the GeForce 310M. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 205) vs 1 MB (GeForce 310M) — the GeForce 310M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 205	GeForce 310M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 205) vs 10.1 (GeForce 310M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 205	GeForce 310M
DirectX	10.1	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 205) vs None (GeForce 310M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 205) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 310M).

Feature	GeForce 205	GeForce 310M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 205 draws 10W versus the GeForce 310M's 33W — a 107% difference. The GeForce 205 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 205) vs 350W (GeForce 310M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce 205	GeForce 310M
TDP	10W-70%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	12.6+232%	3.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 205 (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 205	GeForce 310M
MSRP	$50	—
Codename	GP108B	GM108
Release	February 20 2019	March 13 2015
Ranking	#643	#880

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