GeForce 310 vs GeForce GT 130M

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 310 vs GeForce GT 130M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 310 vs GeForce GT 130M: 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 310

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($45 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌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 130M

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $45 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 130M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (145 vs 143), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce 310 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 310 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GT 130M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 310 vs GeForce GT 130M Technical Specifications

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

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 GT 130M

The GeForce GT 130M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 145 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 310 scores 143 and the GeForce GT 130M reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 310 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 130M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310) vs 384 (GeForce GT 130M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce GT 130M
G3D Mark Score	143	145+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	1.127 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1468 MHz+56%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+33%	144 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce GT 130M
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 310 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 130M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 130M 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 310 and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 130M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 310) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 130M) — the GeForce 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce GT 130M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 310) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce GT 130M
DirectX	10.1	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 310) vs No (GeForce GT 130M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 310) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130M).

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce GT 130M
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 310 draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 130M's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GT 130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310) vs 350W (GeForce GT 130M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce GT 130M
TDP	33W	30W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	4.3	4.8+12%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 130M (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 310	GeForce GT 130M
MSRP	$45	—
Codename	GM108	GP108
Release	March 13 2015	May 17 2017
Ranking	#810	#641

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