GeForce 320M vs GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce 320M
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10458.1% 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.
| Insight | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10458.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10458.1%) |
| 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 3070 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 3070
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.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 320M scores 210 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 10458.1%. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 210 | 22,172+10458% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5888+1433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+4717% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 1725 MHz+214% |
| ROPs | 8 | 96+1100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 184+667% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 5.8 MB+2953% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 320M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (GeForce RTX 3070). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 Ultimate+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 320M) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-85% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4 | 100.8+1475% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 320M | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | GM108 | GA104 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #880 | #63 |
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