GeForce GT 415 vs GeForce 7800 GT
GeForce GT 415
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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 415 is positioned at rank 224 and the GeForce 7800 GT is on rank 349, so the GeForce GT 415 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 415
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 415 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7800 GT.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 415 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 415 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 37.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 415 and GeForce 7800 GT
GeForce GT 415
The GeForce GT 415 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 251 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 415 scores 251 and the GeForce 7800 GT reaches 244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 7800 GT uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 415) vs 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 251+3% | 244 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 2880+1900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+1189% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 240+900% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 240 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1.5 MB+295% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 415 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7800 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 415 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GT 415) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1.5 MB+295% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 415) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GT). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+22% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.0+90% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 415) vs No (GeForce 7800 GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 415) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7800 GT).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 415 draws 70W versus the GeForce 7800 GT's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce GT 415 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415) vs 350W (GeForce 7800 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 145mm vs 228mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-72% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | 228mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6+260% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 415 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) vs 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 36.9% better value. The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-89% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+37% | 12.2 |
| Codename | GF116 | GK110B |
| Release | May 14 2011 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #849 | #278 |
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