GeForce 310M vs GeForce 7300 GT
GeForce 310M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 310M is positioned at rank 613 and the GeForce 7300 GT is on rank 326, so the GeForce 7300 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 310M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7300 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7300 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce 7300 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 310M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 310M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7300 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 310M 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 310M and GeForce 7300 GT
GeForce 310M
The GeForce 310M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 127 points.
GeForce 7300 GT
The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 310M scores 127 and the GeForce 7300 GT reaches 124 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 310M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7300 GT uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 310M) vs 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 310M) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1860 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 127+2% | 124 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 10752+2700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS+9388% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 1860 MHz+239% |
| ROPs | 8 | 112+1300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 336+1300% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 10.5 MB+5426% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 310M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7300 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce 310M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 310M) vs 6 MB (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 6 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 310M) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 310M) vs None (GeForce 7300 GT). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 310M) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7300 GT).
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 310M draws 33W versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 450W — a 172.7% difference. The GeForce 310M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 310M) vs 350W (GeForce 7300 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-93% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 170mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+1167% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 310M | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GM108 | GA102 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #880 | #19 |
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