GeForce 320M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce 320M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce 320M

2015Core: 549 MHzBoost: 549 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. The GeForce 320M is positioned at rank #101 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#91
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
259%
#93
234%
#94
234%
#98
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
213%
#99
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
211%
#101
GeForce 320M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
99%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
97%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
96%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
93%
#116
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 320M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9572.4% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 320M.

InsightGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-9572.4%)
Leading raw performance (+9572.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 320M and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 320M scores 210 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 9572.4%. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
210
20,312+9572%
Architecture
Maxwell
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
4864+1167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4216 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+3743%
Boost Clock
549 MHz
1665 MHz+203%
ROPs
8
80+900%
TMUs
24
152+533%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
4.8 MB+2426%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 320M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 320M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
8 GB+3100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
448 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 320M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
10.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)+19%
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 320M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
None
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
PureVideo VP4
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
33W-84%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
Legacy
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
6.4
101.6+1487%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$280
Codename
GM108
GA104
Release
March 13 2015
December 1 2020
Ranking
#880
#73