GeForce 315 vs GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce 315
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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 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 GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5034.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 315.
| Insight | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5034.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5034.7%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 GTX 1060
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 GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 5034.7%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 196 | 10,064+5035% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2560+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.199 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+640% |
| Boost Clock | 937 MHz | 1733 MHz+85% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 160+400% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 960 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 315) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5+36% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 160% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-89% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.8 | 55.9+470% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 315 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce 315 costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 315) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce 315 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 315 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 167.7 |
| Codename | GP107 | GP104 |
| Release | February 10 2020 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #597 | #137 |
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