GeForce 310 vs GeForce Go 7700

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 310 is positioned at rank #577 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 310

#567

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3414%

#569

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3095%

#570

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3087%

#574

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2807%

#575

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2788%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

100%

#578

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#579

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

100%

#580

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

99%

#582

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

96%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

93%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

92%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

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 Go 7700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 Go 7700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7700 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 310 Benchmark Check

GeForce Go 7700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 310 and GeForce Go 7700

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 310 scores 143 and the GeForce Go 7700 reaches 148 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 310 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce Go 7700 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310) vs 1,536 (GeForce Go 7700). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310) vs 3.333 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7700). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1085 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce Go 7700
G3D Mark Score	143	148+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	3.333 TFLOPS+361%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1085 MHz+15%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce 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 310) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce Go 7700) — the GeForce 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce 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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 310) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7700). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce Go 7700
DirectX	10.1+12%	9.0c
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 310) vs No (GeForce Go 7700). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 310) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7700).

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce 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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 310 draws 33W versus the GeForce Go 7700's 230W — a 149.8% difference. The GeForce 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7700). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.