
GeForce 305M vs GeForce Go 7700

GeForce 305M
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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. The GeForce 305M is positioned at rank #299 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 305M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7700.
| Insight | GeForce 305M | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 305M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 305M and GeForce Go 7700

GeForce 305M
The GeForce 305M 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: 151 points.

GeForce Go 7700
The GeForce Go 7700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 305M scores 151 and the GeForce Go 7700 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 305M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce Go 7700 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 305M) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 7700). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M) vs 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7700). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151+2% | 148 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1536+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 3.333 TFLOPS+691% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 1085 MHz+98% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 305M | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 305M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 7700) — the GeForce 305M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 305M) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7700). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 305M) vs No (GeForce Go 7700). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 305M) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7700).
| Feature | GeForce 305M | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 305M draws 33W versus the GeForce Go 7700's 230W — a 149.8% difference. The GeForce 305M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 305M) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | GeForce Go 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-86% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6+667% | 0.6 |
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