GeForce 305M
VS
GeForce Go 7700

GeForce 305M vs GeForce Go 7700

NVIDIA

GeForce 305M

2015Core: 549 MHzBoost: 549 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce Go 7700

2013Core: 1046 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

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. 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 305M

#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
99%
#289
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
719%
#291
652%
#292
650%
#296
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
591%
#297
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
587%
#299
GeForce 305M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#300
GeForce 940MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
100%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
100%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
99%
#305
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
99%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
99%
#308
Arc Graphics 140V
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
98%
#309
Radeon R7 A8-8650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
97%
#312
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
94%
#314
GeForce GT 720A
MSRP: $40|Avg: $40
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce 305MGeForce 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureGeForce 305MGeForce 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)

FeatureGeForce 305MGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce 305MGeForce 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.

FeatureGeForce 305MGeForce 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).

FeatureGeForce 305MGeForce 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.

FeatureGeForce 305MGeForce 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