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GeForce 310
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GeForce GT 130M
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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 GT 130M is on rank 131, so the GeForce GT 130M 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 GT 130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 310.
| Insight | GeForce 310 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 130M 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 310 and GeForce GT 130M
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 130M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 310 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GP108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #810 | #641 |
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