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GeForce GTS 150M
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GeForce 615
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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 GTS 150M is positioned at rank 78 and the GeForce 615 is on rank 367, so the GeForce GTS 150M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 150M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 615 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce 615 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 150M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 150M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 615 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 GTS 150M and GeForce 615
GeForce GTS 150M
The GeForce GTS 150M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points. Launch price was $129.
GeForce 615
The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 150M scores 504 and the GeForce 615 reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 150M is built on Fermi while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 384 (GeForce 615). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 504 | 505 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.7972 TFLOPS+33% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+78% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTS 150M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 615 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 150M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 512 KB (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_0)+8% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 150M draws 106W versus the GeForce 615's 10W — a 165.5% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 10W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 50.5+952% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GF106 | GP108 |
| Release | September 13 2010 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #791 | #657 |
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