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.

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 305M is positioned at rank 299 and the GeForce GT 220M is on rank 358, so the GeForce 305M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

652%

#292

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 GeForce GT 220M

#348

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1012%

#350

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

917%

#351

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

915%

#355

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

832%

#356

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

826%

#358

GeForce GT 220M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

99%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

93%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

92%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 220M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 305M.

Insight	GeForce 305M	GeForce GT 220M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220M 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.

GeForce 305M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 220M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 305M and GeForce GT 220M

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	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)

The GeForce 305M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 220M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 220M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. 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.