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GeForce GTS 150M
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Radeon R5 M315
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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 Radeon R5 M315 is on rank 571, 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 Radeon R5 M315
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M315 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 M315 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 GTS 150M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M315.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 150M 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 Radeon R5 M315
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.
Radeon R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 150M scores 504 and the Radeon R5 M315 reaches 489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 150M is built on Fermi while the Radeon R5 M315 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M315). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 504+3% | 489 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 320+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.6592 TFLOPS+10% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTS 150M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M315 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 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) — the GeForce GTS 150M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 150M draws 106W versus the Radeon R5 M315's 75W — a 34.3% difference. The Radeon R5 M315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 150M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M315). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 75W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 6.5+35% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 150M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GF106 | Jet |
| Release | September 13 2010 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #791 | #922 |
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