GeForce 256 vs RADEON IGP 320
GeForce 256
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RADEON IGP 320
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
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. The GeForce 256 is positioned at rank 750 and the RADEON IGP 320 is on rank 424, so the RADEON IGP 320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 256
Performance Per Dollar RADEON IGP 320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 256 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON IGP 320.
| Insight | GeForce 256 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+25%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 256 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $20 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 25% better value per dollar than the RADEON IGP 320.
| Insight | GeForce 256 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+25%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 256 and RADEON IGP 320
GeForce 256
The GeForce 256 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: 5 points.
RADEON IGP 320
The RADEON IGP 320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 4 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 256 scores 5 versus the RADEON IGP 320's 4 — the GeForce 256 leads by 25%. The GeForce 256 is built on Pascal while the RADEON IGP 320 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 256) vs 4,608 (RADEON IGP 320). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 256) vs 20.28 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 320). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 256 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5+25% | 4 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4608+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 20.28 TFLOPS+2444% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2200 MHz+112% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 288+1100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.14 MB | 1 MB+614% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 256 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 256) vs 4 MB (RADEON IGP 320) — the RADEON IGP 320 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 256 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 256 draws 10W versus the RADEON IGP 320's 300W — a 187.1% difference. The GeForce 256 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 256) vs 350W (RADEON IGP 320). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce 256 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-97% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 165mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 256 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the RADEON IGP 320 launched at $100 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce 256) vs 0.2 (RADEON IGP 320) — the GeForce 256 offers 50% better value. The RADEON IGP 320 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce 256 | RADEON IGP 320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $100-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.3+50% | 0.2 |
| Codename | GP108B | Navi 21 |
| Release | February 20 2019 | November 4 2021 |
| Ranking | #643 | #136 |
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