GeForce GT 320 vs GeForce 800M
GeForce GT 320
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GeForce 800M
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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 GT 320 is positioned at rank 201 and the GeForce 800M is on rank 290, so the GeForce GT 320 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 320 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 800M 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 GT 320 and GeForce 800M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 320 scores 470 and the GeForce 800M reaches 477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 320 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 800M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 320) vs 384 (GeForce 800M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 800M). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 470 | 477+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+31% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+31% | 1124 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 192 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 320 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 800M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 320 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320) vs 1 MB (GeForce 800M) — the GeForce 800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 320) vs 11.0 (GeForce 800M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5+36% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 320) vs No (GeForce 800M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 320) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 800M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 320 draws 30W versus the GeForce 800M's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GT 320 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 320) vs 350W (GeForce 800M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 175mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 175mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7+8% | 14.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 320 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320 | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GP108 | GM108 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #641 | #854 |
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