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GeForce GT 330M
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GeForce GT 220
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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 330M is positioned at rank 114 and the GeForce GT 220 is on rank 287, so the GeForce GT 330M 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 330M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 330M is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 330M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 220 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 330M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220 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 330M and GeForce GT 220
GeForce GT 330M
The GeForce GT 330M 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: 221 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce GT 220
The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 330M scores 221 and the GeForce GT 220 reaches 222 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330M is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 220 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330M) vs 240 (GeForce GT 220). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 221 | 222 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+81% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 330M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 220) — the GeForce GT 330M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330M) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 220). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_1)+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 330M) vs No (GeForce GT 220). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 330M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 220).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 330M draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 220's 236W — a 154.9% difference. The GeForce GT 330M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 330M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-87% | 236W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 7.4+722% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 330M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | GeForce GT 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $69 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GP108 | GT200 |
| Release | May 17 2017 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #641 | #802 |
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