GeForce 315 vs GeForce Go 7600 GT

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 Go 7600 GT 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 Go 7600 GT: 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 Go 7600 GT is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 315 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 170W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce Go 7600 GT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce Go 7600 GT

2013

Why buy it

✅30.9% 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.
❌2013 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌750% higher power demand at 170W vs 20W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce Go 7600 GT is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 30.9% 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 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce Go 7600 GT 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 Go 7600 GT 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 Go 7600 GT 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 Go 7600 GT

The GeForce Go 7600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce Go 7600 GT's 210 — the GeForce Go 7600 GT leads by 7.1%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce Go 7600 GT uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 1,152 (GeForce Go 7600 GT). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7600 GT). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce Go 7600 GT
G3D Mark Score	196	210+7%
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1152+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	2.378 TFLOPS+98%
Boost Clock	937 MHz	1033 MHz+10%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	96+200%
L1 Cache	240 KB+150%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce Go 7600 GT
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 Go 7600 GT 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 Go 7600 GT.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce Go 7600 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	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7600 GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce Go 7600 GT
DirectX	10.1+12%	9.0c
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs PureVideo (GeForce Go 7600 GT). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315) vs H.264,MPEG-2 (GeForce Go 7600 GT).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce Go 7600 GT
Encoder	None	PureVideo
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce Go 7600 GT's 170W — a 157.9% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7600 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce Go 7600 GT
TDP	20W-88%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	9.8+717%	1.2

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 315 (2020 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce Go 7600 GT
MSRP	$0	—
Codename	GP107	GK104
Release	February 10 2020	June 25 2013
Ranking	#597	#450

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