GeForce Go 7900 GTX vs NVS 310
GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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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 Go 7900 GTX is positioned at rank 218 and the NVS 310 is on rank 305, so the GeForce Go 7900 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance Per Dollar NVS 310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 NVS 310 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 Go 7900 GTX and NVS 310
GeForce Go 7900 GTX
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.
NVS 310
The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 and the NVS 310 reaches 275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 270 | 275+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+450% | 512 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.06 TFLOPS+473% | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz+4% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 176+450% | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the NVS 310 has 512 MB. The NVS 310 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 1 MB (NVS 310) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 (11_0)+33% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: PureVideo vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Fermi NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo | VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 114.5% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 68W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 4.0+264% |
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