GeForce GT 320M vs GeForce Go 7800
GeForce GT 320M
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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 320M is positioned at rank 163 and the GeForce Go 7800 is on rank 265, so the GeForce GT 320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 320M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7800 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 320M and GeForce Go 7800
GeForce GT 320M
The GeForce GT 320M 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: 114 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce Go 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 320M scores 114 and the GeForce Go 7800 reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 320M is built on Pascal while the GeForce Go 7800 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 320M) vs 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320M) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 114 | 115 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2304+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 4.156 TFLOPS+269% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+63% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 192+700% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 192 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 320M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7800 has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 320M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) — the GeForce Go 7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_1) (GeForce GT 320M) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_1)+23% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP4 (GeForce GT 320M) vs None (GeForce Go 7800). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 320M) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce Go 7800).
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP4 | None |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 320M draws 30W versus the GeForce Go 7800's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce GT 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 320M) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GT 320M | GeForce Go 7800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+660% | 0.5 |
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