GeForce 315M vs GeForce GT 320M
GeForce 315M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 315M is positioned at rank 535 and the GeForce GT 320M is on rank 163, so the GeForce GT 320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 315M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 315M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 320M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 315M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 315M 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 315M and GeForce GT 320M
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 GT 320M
The GeForce GT 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 315M scores 115 and the GeForce GT 320M reaches 114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 315M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 320M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 315M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 320M). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 315M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320M). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 315M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115 | 114 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+16% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz | 1468 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+122% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 315M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 315M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 320M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 320M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 315M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320M) — the GeForce 315M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 315M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 315M) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (GeForce GT 320M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 315M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (FL10_1)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 315M) vs VP4 (GeForce GT 320M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 315M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 320M).
| Feature | GeForce 315M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VP4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 315M draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 320M's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GT 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 315M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 320M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 315M | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 3.8+153% |
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