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 210 vs GeForce 310 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 210 vs GeForce 310: 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 210

2019

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅GeForce 310 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 210 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 10W instead of 33W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 310 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2019 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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11.1% HIGHER MSRP
$50 MSRPvs$45 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.8 vs 3.2 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs $45 MSRP).

GeForce 310

2015

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $5 less on MSRP ($45 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.2 vs 2.8 G3D/$ ($45 MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌230% higher power demand at 33W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 310 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 3.6% in PassMark G3D (143 vs 138), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 210 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 310 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $5 cheaper on MSRP at $45 vs $50, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 15.1% (3.2 vs 2.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 310 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 210 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 210 vs GeForce 310 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 210

The GeForce 210 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: 138 points.

GeForce 310

The GeForce 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 210 scores 138 and the GeForce 310 reaches 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 210 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 310 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 210) vs 384 (GeForce 310). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 210) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 210	GeForce 310
G3D Mark Score	138	143+4%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS+10%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+10%	941 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 210	GeForce 310
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)

The GeForce 210 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 310 carries 512 MB. GeForce 210 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 210 and 128-bit on the GeForce 310. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 210) vs 1 MB (GeForce 310) — the GeForce 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 210	GeForce 310
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	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 210) vs 10.1 (GeForce 310). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 210	GeForce 310
DirectX	10.1	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 210) vs None (GeForce 310). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 210) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 310).

Feature	GeForce 210	GeForce 310
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 210 draws 10W versus the GeForce 310's 33W — a 107% difference. The GeForce 210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 210) vs 350W (GeForce 310). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce 210	GeForce 310
TDP	10W-70%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	168mm
Height	69mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	13.8+221%	4.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 210 came in at $50, while the GeForce 310 launched at $45. On MSRP, GeForce 310 was 10% cheaper ($5 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.8 (GeForce 210) vs 3.2 (GeForce 310) — the GeForce 310 offers 14.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 210 (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 210	GeForce 310
MSRP	$50	$45-10%
Performance per Dollar	2.8	3.2+14%
Codename	GP108B	GM108
Release	February 20 2019	March 13 2015
Ranking	#643	#810

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