GeForce GTS 350M vs GeForce GT 620
GeForce GTS 350M
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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 350M is positioned at rank 162 and the GeForce GT 620 is on rank 190, so the GeForce GTS 350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 350M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 620
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 350M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 GT 620 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 350M and GeForce GT 620
GeForce GTS 350M
The GeForce GTS 350M 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: 381 points. Launch price was $129.
GeForce GT 620
The GeForce GT 620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 388 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 350M scores 381 and the GeForce GT 620 reaches 388 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 350M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GT 620 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 620). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 620).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 381 | 388+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.6927 TFLOPS+15% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+700% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 350M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 620 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 620). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.2+100% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 350M) vs No (GeForce GT 620). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 350M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 620).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 350M draws 106W versus the GeForce GT 620's 65W — a 48% difference. The GeForce GT 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 620). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 65W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6 | 6.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 620 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 350M | GeForce GT 620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $59 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GF106 | GK107 |
| Release | September 13 2010 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #791 | #837 |
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