GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GT 620

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 330

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 620

2012Core: 902 MHz

GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GT 620 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GT 620 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GT 620: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 330

2017

Why buy it

  • 32.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Draws 30W instead of 65W, a 35W reduction.
  • More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 67.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $99 MSRPvs$59 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.0 vs 6.6 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $59 MSRP).
  • 20.7% longer card at 175mm vs 145mm.

GeForce GT 620

2012

Why buy it

  • Costs $40 less on MSRP ($59 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
  • Delivers 65.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.6 vs 4.0 G3D/$ ($59 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
  • Measures 145mm instead of 175mm, a 30mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 330 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 116.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GT 330 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 32.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.3% in PassMark G3D (393 vs 388), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 330 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 620 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $40 cheaper on MSRP at $59 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 65.7% (6.6 vs 4.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 620 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 330 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 330 vs GeForce GT 620 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 620

The GeForce GT 620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 388 points. Launch price was $99.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 330 scores 393 and the GeForce GT 620 reaches 388 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 620 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330) vs 384 (GeForce GT 620). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620).

FeatureGeForce GT 330GeForce GT 620
G3D Mark Score
393+1%
388
Architecture
Pascal
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.127 TFLOPS+63%
0.6927 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
144 KB+350%
32 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 330GeForce GT 620
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 330 and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 620. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 330) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 620) — the GeForce GT 330 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 330GeForce GT 620
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 620). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GT 330GeForce GT 620
DirectX
11.1 (10_1)
11.0
OpenGL
3.3
4.2+27%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (GeForce GT 330) vs No (GeForce GT 620). Decoder: PureVideo HD vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 330) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620).

FeatureGeForce GT 330GeForce GT 620
Encoder
PureVideo HD
No
Decoder
PureVideo HD
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 330 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 620's 65W — a 73.7% difference. The GeForce GT 330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 330) vs 250W (GeForce GT 620). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 175mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 330GeForce GT 620
TDP
30W-54%
65W
Recommended PSU
300W
250W-17%
Power Connector
None
None
Length
175mm
145mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1
1
Temp (Load)
80
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
13.1+118%
6.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 330 came in at $99, while the GeForce GT 620 launched at $59. On MSRP, GeForce GT 620 was 40.4% cheaper ($40 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.0 (GeForce GT 330) vs 6.6 (GeForce GT 620) — the GeForce GT 620 offers 65% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 330 (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 330GeForce GT 620
MSRP
$99
$59-40%
Performance per Dollar
4.0
6.6+65%
Codename
GP108
GK107
Release
May 17 2017
June 5 2012
Ranking
#641
#837

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