GeForce 305M vs Quadro 400
GeForce 305M
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Quadro 400
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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 305M is positioned at rank 299 and the Quadro 400 is on rank 360, so the GeForce 305M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 305M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400
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 Quadro 400.
| Insight | GeForce 305M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 Quadro 400
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.
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 305M scores 151 and the Quadro 400 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 Quadro 400 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 305M) vs 256 (Quadro 400). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1252 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 151+2% | 148 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.641 TFLOPS+52% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 1252 MHz+128% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 305M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 305M) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro 400) — the GeForce 305M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 305M) vs 10_1 (Quadro 400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 305M draws 33W versus the Quadro 400's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 305M) vs 350W (Quadro 400). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 305M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 4.9+7% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 305M | Quadro 400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GM108 | GP107 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #880 | #741 |
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