GeForce GT 220M vs GeForce 305M

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 GT 220M is positioned at rank 358 and the GeForce 305M is on rank 299, so the GeForce 305M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220M

#348

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1012%

#350

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

917%

#351

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

915%

#355

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

832%

#356

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

826%

#358

GeForce GT 220M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

99%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

98%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

93%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

92%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

90%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 305M

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

99%

#289

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

719%

#291

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

652%

#292

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

650%

#296

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

591%

#297

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

587%

#299

GeForce 305M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

99%

#305

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

94%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 220M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.6% 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 305M.

Insight	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 305M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220M 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.

GeForce GT 220M Benchmark Check

GeForce 305M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 220M and GeForce 305M

GeForce GT 220M

The GeForce GT 220M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 161 points.

GeForce 305M

The GeForce 305M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 151 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 220M scores 161 versus the GeForce 305M's 151 — the GeForce GT 220M leads by 6.6%. The GeForce GT 220M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 305M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 384 (GeForce 305M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220M) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 305M
G3D Mark Score	161+7%	151
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+76%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz+76%	549 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	192 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 305M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 220M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 305M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 220M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 220M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 305M) — the GeForce 305M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 305M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 220M) vs 10.1 (GeForce 305M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 305M
DirectX	10.0	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 220M) vs None (GeForce 305M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 220M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (GeForce 305M).

Feature	GeForce GT 220M	GeForce 305M
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 220M draws 50W versus the GeForce 305M's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 305M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220M) vs 350W (GeForce 305M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.