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GeForce 310
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 310 is positioned at rank 577 and the GeForce 505 is on rank 674, so the GeForce 310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 310
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 505
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 505 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce 505 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 310 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 505 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 310.
| Insight | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $15 for the GeForce 505, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 197.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+197.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 310 and GeForce 505
GeForce 310
The GeForce 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 143 points.
GeForce 505
The GeForce 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 310 scores 143 and the GeForce 505 reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 310 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 505 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310) vs 2,048 (GeForce 505). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 505). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 143 | 144 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+555% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1155 MHz+23% |
| ROPs | 8 | 40+400% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2 MB+953% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 310) vs 2 MB (GeForce 505) — the GeForce 505 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 310) vs 10.1 (GeForce 505). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 310) vs No (GeForce 505). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 310) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 505).
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 310 draws 33W versus the GeForce 505's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce 505 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310) vs 350W (GeForce 505). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 25W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 64mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 5.8+35% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 310 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 505 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 310 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (GeForce 310) vs 9.6 (GeForce 505) — the GeForce 310 offers 197.9% better value. The GeForce 505 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce 505 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-55% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.6+198% | 9.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | GA107 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #810 | #407 |
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