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 RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060: 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

✅Draws 20W instead of 115W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅3796.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌475% higher power demand at 115W vs 20W.
❌42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3796.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 9873.5% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 196), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce 315 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 14nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 315 vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 9873.5%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	196	19,548+9873%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	640	3072+380%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+1160%
Boost Clock	937 MHz	2460 MHz+163%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	96+200%
L1 Cache	0.23 MB	3 MB+1204%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	24 MB+4700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce 315 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce 315 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 315 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 1500% 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 RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce 315) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	8 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	272 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	24 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	10.1	12 Ultimate+19%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	None	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 140.7% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 240mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	20W-83%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	168mm	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	73°C-9%
Perf/Watt	9.8	170.0+1635%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 315 came in at $0, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce 315 was 100+% cheaper ($299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce 315) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce 315 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce 315	GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP	$0-100%	$299
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	65.4
Codename	GP107	AD107
Release	February 10 2020	May 18 2023
Ranking	#597	#84

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