GeForce 305M vs GeForce GT 220M

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 305M vs GeForce GT 220M FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 305M vs GeForce GT 220M: 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 305M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 33W instead of 50W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 220M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.

GeForce GT 220M

2013

Why buy it

✅14.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌51.5% higher power demand at 50W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 220M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6.6% in PassMark G3D (161 vs 151), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 305M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 220M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 220M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 305M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 305M vs GeForce GT 220M Technical Specifications

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

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 GT 220M

The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 305M scores 151 versus the GeForce GT 220M's 161 — the GeForce GT 220M leads by 6.6%. The GeForce 305M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 220M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 305M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 220M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce GT 220M
G3D Mark Score	151	161+7%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS+76%
Boost Clock	549 MHz	967 MHz+76%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce GT 220M
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 305M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 220M 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 305M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 220M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 305M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 220M) — the GeForce 305M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce GT 220M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 305M) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce GT 220M
DirectX	10.1	10.0
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 305M) vs No (GeForce GT 220M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 305M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 220M).

Feature	GeForce 305M	GeForce GT 220M
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 305M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 220M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 305M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 305M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.