GeForce 315 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6295.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6295.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6295.4%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| 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 RTX 3050 8GB 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 RTX 3050 8GB
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 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 315 scores 196 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 6295.4%. The GeForce 315 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce 315) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 196 | 12,535+6295% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2560+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.199 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+659% |
| Boost Clock | 937 MHz | 1777 MHz+90% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 2.5 MB+987% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 315 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 1500% 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 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 Ultimate+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). 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,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 315 draws 20W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 146.7% difference. The GeForce 315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-85% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 66°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.8 | 96.4+884% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 315 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce 315 costs 100+% less ($209 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 315) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce 315 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce 315 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 60.0 |
| Codename | GP107 | GA106 |
| Release | February 10 2020 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #597 | #211 |
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