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.

GeForce 315 vs GeForce 320M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 315 vs GeForce 320M: 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 315

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅GeForce 320M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 315 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 33W, a 13W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 320M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce 320M

2015

Why buy it

✅20.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌65% higher power demand at 33W vs 20W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 320M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 7.1% in PassMark G3D (210 vs 196), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 315 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 320M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 320M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 315 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 315 vs GeForce 320M Technical Specifications

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

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	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 315 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 320M carries 256 MB. GeForce 315 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 315 and 128-bit on the GeForce 320M. 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.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
TDP	20W-39%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	—
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	9.8+53%	6.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 315 (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce 320M
MSRP	$0	—
Codename	GP107	GM108
Release	February 10 2020	March 13 2015
Ranking	#597	#880

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