GeForce 315 vs GeForce Go 7800 GTX
GeForce 315
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GeForce Go 7800 GTX
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 315 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). 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 Go 7800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 Go 7800 GTX 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 315 and GeForce Go 7800 GTX
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 7800 GTX
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce Go 7800 GTX's 210 — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX leads by 7.1%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 928 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 196 | 210+7% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2880+350% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.199 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+346% |
| Boost Clock | 937 MHz | 928 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 240+650% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 315 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs No (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce Go 7800 GTX's 250W — a 170.4% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-92% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.8+1125% | 0.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 315 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | GK110B |
| Release | February 10 2020 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #597 | #278 |
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