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GeForce GT 330
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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 GT 330 is positioned at rank 260 and the GeForce 8800 GTS is on rank 700, so the GeForce GT 330 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 330
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GTS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 330 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 330 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8800 GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8800 GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 330 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+59.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 330 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 330 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 60.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 330 and GeForce 8800 GTS
GeForce GT 330
The GeForce GT 330 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: 393 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce 8800 GTS
The GeForce 8800 GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 407 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 330 scores 393 and the GeForce 8800 GTS reaches 407 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 8800 GTS uses G9x, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GTS).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 393 | 407+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | G9x |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+71% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 330 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800 GTS has 321 MB. The GeForce GT 330 offers 59.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+60% | 0.313 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1)+11% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GT 330) vs No (GeForce 8800 GTS). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 330) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GTS).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 330 draws 30W versus the GeForce 8800 GTS's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 330) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GTS). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 175mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 95°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 175mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-16% | 95°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+385% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 330 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8800 GTS launched at $449 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 330 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.1 (GeForce GT 330) vs 8.1 (GeForce 8800 GTS) — the GeForce GT 330 offers 61.7% better value. The GeForce GT 330 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330 | GeForce 8800 GTS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-78% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.1+62% | 8.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | May 17 2017 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #825 |
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