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GeForce GT 415
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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. The GeForce GT 415 is positioned at rank #224 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 415 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 415 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 222.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+222.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 415 and Radeon R2
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.
Radeon R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 415 scores 251 and the Radeon R2 reaches 254 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GT 415) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 251 | 254+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 384+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+90% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+200% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GT 415) vs 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the GeForce GT 415 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+200% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 415) vs 12_0 (Radeon R2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 415) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 415 draws 70W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 50W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6 | 5.1+42% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 415 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 415 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (GeForce GT 415) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the GeForce GT 415 offers 221.2% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+221% | 5.2 |
| Codename | GF116 | Polaris 24 |
| Release | May 14 2011 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #849 | #858 |
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