GeForce 615 vs GeForce GTS 150M

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 615 vs GeForce GTS 150M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 615 vs GeForce GTS 150M: 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 615

2017

Why buy it

✅16.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 10W instead of 106W, a 96W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTS 150M

2010

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 615 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2010 hardware with 1 GB 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 10.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌960% higher power demand at 106W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 615 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.2% in PassMark G3D (505 vs 504), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 615 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 615 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce 615 vs GeForce GTS 150M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 615

The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

GeForce GTS 150M

The GeForce GTS 150M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points. Launch price was $129.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 615 scores 505 and the GeForce GTS 150M reaches 504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 615 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTS 150M uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 615) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 150M). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 150M).

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GTS 150M
G3D Mark Score	505	504
Architecture	Pascal	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7972 TFLOPS+33%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB	256 KB+78%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GTS 150M
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 615 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 150M carries 1 GB. GeForce GTS 150M 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 615 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTS 150M. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 615) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 150M) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GTS 150M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 150M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GTS 150M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 150M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 150M).

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GTS 150M
Encoder	No NVENC (Fermi)	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 615 draws 10W versus the GeForce GTS 150M's 106W — a 165.5% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 615) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 150M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GTS 150M
TDP	10W-91%	106W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	145mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	50.5+952%	4.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 615 (2017 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce 615	GeForce GTS 150M
MSRP	$50	—
Codename	GP108	GF106
Release	May 17 2017	September 13 2010
Ranking	#657	#791

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