GeForce 315 vs Quadro FX 1600M

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 Quadro FX 1600M 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 Quadro FX 1600M: 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

✅Quadro FX 1600M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 315 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 20W instead of 189W, a 169W reduction.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro FX 1600M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2020 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro FX 1600M

2008

Why buy it

✅3.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌845% higher power demand at 189W vs 20W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro FX 1600M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 315 instead at 196 vs 195, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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: a 14nm process instead of 55nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2008. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 315 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro FX 1600M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 315 vs Quadro FX 1600M 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.

Quadro FX 1600M

The Quadro FX 1600M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 315 scores 196 and the Quadro FX 1600M reaches 195 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the Quadro FX 1600M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1600M). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1600M).

Feature	GeForce 315	Quadro FX 1600M
G3D Mark Score	196	195
Architecture	Pascal	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.199 TFLOPS+93%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 315 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro FX 1600M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 315	Quadro FX 1600M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 315 and 64-bit on the Quadro FX 1600M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 315) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 1600M) — the GeForce 315 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 315	Quadro FX 1600M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the Quadro FX 1600M's 189W — a 161.7% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1600M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 315	Quadro FX 1600M
TDP	20W-89%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	9.8+880%	1.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 315 (2020 vs 2008).

Feature	GeForce 315	Quadro FX 1600M
MSRP	$0	—
Codename	GP107	GT200B
Release	February 10 2020	November 11 2008
Ranking	#597	#815

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