GeForce 800M vs GeForce GT 320

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 800M vs GeForce GT 320 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 800M vs GeForce GT 320: 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 800M

2014

Why buy it

✅1.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 512 MB 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 5.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

GeForce GT 320

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2017 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 800M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (477 vs 470), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce 800M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 320 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 320 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 800M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 800M vs GeForce GT 320 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce 800M

The GeForce 800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 477 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 800M scores 477 and the GeForce GT 320 reaches 470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 800M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 320 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 800M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 320). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 800M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 800M	GeForce GT 320
G3D Mark Score	477+1%	470
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	1.127 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1468 MHz+31%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	24+50%
L1 Cache	192 KB+33%	144 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 800M	GeForce GT 320
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 800M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 320 carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 320 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 800M and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 320. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 800M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320) — the GeForce 800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 800M	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	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 800M) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 320). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 800M	GeForce GT 320
DirectX	11.0+9%	10.1
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	4.5+36%	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 800M) vs None (GeForce GT 320). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 800M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 320).

Feature	GeForce 800M	GeForce GT 320
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 800M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 320's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GT 320 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 800M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 320). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 175mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce 800M	GeForce GT 320
TDP	33W	30W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	0mm	175mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	14.5	15.7+8%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 320 (2017 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 800M	GeForce GT 320
MSRP	—	$79
Codename	GM108	GP108
Release	March 12 2014	May 17 2017
Ranking	#854	#641

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