GeForce 315M vs GeForce 6800

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 315M vs GeForce 6800 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 315M vs GeForce 6800: 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 315M

2015

Why buy it

✅2.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 256 MB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌127.3% higher power demand at 75W vs 33W.

GeForce 6800

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 75W, a 42W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 315M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 315M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.8% in PassMark G3D (115 vs 113), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 315M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 256 MB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 6800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 6800 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 315M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 315M vs GeForce 6800 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 315M

The GeForce 315M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.

GeForce 6800

The GeForce 6800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 113 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 315M scores 115 and the GeForce 6800 reaches 113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 315M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 6800 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315M) vs 256 (GeForce 6800). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 315M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 6800). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 315M	GeForce 6800
G3D Mark Score	115+2%	113
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+150%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.306 TFLOPS+122%	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	1150 MHz+13%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+150%	16
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 315M	GeForce 6800
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 315M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6800 carries 256 MB. GeForce 315M gives you 100% 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 315M and 128-bit on the GeForce 6800. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 315M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 6800) — the GeForce 315M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 315M	GeForce 6800
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	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315M) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6800). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 315M	GeForce 6800
DirectX	10.1+12%	9.0c
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315M) vs None (GeForce 6800). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo (VP1). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315M) vs MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 6800).

Feature	GeForce 315M	GeForce 6800
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo (VP1)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	MPEG-2,WMV

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 315M draws 75W versus the GeForce 6800's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 6800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315M) vs 350W (GeForce 6800). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce 315M	GeForce 6800
TDP	75W	33W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	198mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	1.5	3.4+127%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 315M (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 315M	GeForce 6800
MSRP	—	$299
Codename	GM107	GM108
Release	October 27 2015	July 22 2014
Ranking	#671	#832

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