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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 Radeon X1800 GTO is on rank 348, so the Radeon X1800 GTO 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 Radeon X1800 GTO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1800 GTO uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1800 GTO 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 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1800 GTO.
| Insight | GeForce 310 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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
The GeForce 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the Radeon X1800 GTO, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 305.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 310 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+305.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 Radeon X1800 GTO
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.
Radeon X1800 GTO
The Radeon X1800 GTO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 310 scores 143 and the Radeon X1800 GTO reaches 141 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 Radeon X1800 GTO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1800 GTO). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 310) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon X1800 GTO). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 143+1% | 141 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4608+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+2770% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 2250 MHz+139% |
| ROPs | 8 | 128+1500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 288+1100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 310) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the Radeon X1800 GTO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 310 draws 33W versus the Radeon X1800 GTO's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310) vs 350W (Radeon X1800 GTO). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-89% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3+760% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 310 launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon X1800 GTO launched at $249 and now averages $20. The GeForce 310 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (GeForce 310) vs 7.0 (Radeon X1800 GTO) — the GeForce 310 offers 308.6% better value. The Radeon X1800 GTO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 310 | Radeon X1800 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-82% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.6+309% | 7.0 |
| Codename | GM108 | Navi 21 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #810 | #42 |
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