GeForce 705M vs GeForce GT 320
GeForce 705M
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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 705M is positioned at rank 85 and the GeForce GT 320 is on rank 201, so the GeForce 705M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 705M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 320 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 705M.
| Insight | GeForce 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 320 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 705M and GeForce GT 320
GeForce 705M
The GeForce 705M 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: 456 points.
GeForce GT 320
The GeForce GT 320 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: 470 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 705M scores 456 and the GeForce GT 320 reaches 470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 705M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 320 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 705M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 320). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 705M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 456 | 470+3% |
| 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 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 705M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 320 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 320 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 705M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320) — the GeForce 705M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 11.0 (GeForce 705M) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 320). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.1+24% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 705M) vs None (GeForce GT 320). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 705M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 320).
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 705M draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 320's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce GT 320 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 705M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 320). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 175mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 175mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.1 | 15.7+157% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 320 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 705M | GeForce GT 320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GM107 | GP108 |
| Release | October 27 2015 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #671 | #641 |
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