GeForce 315 vs GeForce 320M

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#91

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

259%

#93

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

234%

#94

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

234%

#98

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

213%

#99

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

211%

#101

GeForce 320M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

99%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

96%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 315 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce 315 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 320M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 320M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 315 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 320M 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 315 Benchmark Check

GeForce 320M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 315 and GeForce 320M

GeForce 315

The GeForce 315 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points.

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M 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: 210 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce 320M's 210 — the GeForce 320M leads by 7.1%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 320M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 384 (GeForce 320M). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
G3D Mark Score	196	210+7%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS+184%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	937 MHz+71%	549 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	240 KB+25%	192 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
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)

The GeForce 315 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 320M has 256 MB. The GeForce 315 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 315) vs 1 MB (GeForce 320M) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
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	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 10.1 (GeForce 320M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
DirectX	10.1	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs None (GeForce 320M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce 320M's 33W — a 49.1% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 350W (GeForce 320M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.