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GeForce 405
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GeForce 7300 GT
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 405 is positioned at rank 589 and the GeForce 7300 GT is on rank 326, so the GeForce 7300 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 405
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7300 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7300 GT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce 7300 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 405 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7300 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 405 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 405 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $20 for the GeForce 7300 GT, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 280.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+280.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 405 and GeForce 7300 GT
GeForce 405
The GeForce 405 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: 118 points.
GeForce 7300 GT
The GeForce 7300 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 124 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 405 scores 118 versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 124 — the GeForce 7300 GT leads by 5.1%. The GeForce 405 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7300 GT uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 405) vs 10,752 (GeForce 7300 GT). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 405) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce 7300 GT). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1860 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 118 | 124+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 10752+1580% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS+2963% |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz | 1860 MHz+82% |
| ROPs | 16 | 112+600% |
| TMUs | 40 | 336+740% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 10.5 MB+3287% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 405 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7300 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce 405 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 405) vs 6 MB (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce 7300 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 405) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7300 GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 405) vs None (GeForce 7300 GT). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 405) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7300 GT).
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 405 draws 75W versus the GeForce 7300 GT's 450W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce 405 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 405) vs 350W (GeForce 7300 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-83% | 450W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 64mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+433% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 405 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 7300 GT launched at $89 and now averages $20. The GeForce 405 costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.6 (GeForce 405) vs 6.2 (GeForce 7300 GT) — the GeForce 405 offers 280.6% better value. The GeForce 7300 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 405 | GeForce 7300 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-55% | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.6+281% | 6.2 |
| Codename | GM107 | GA102 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #671 | #19 |
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