GeForce RTX 3070
NVS 310
GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVS 310 Performance Spectrum
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.
GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVS 310 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVS 310: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.
GeForce RTX 3070
2020Why buy it
- ✅+7962.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 2469% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌223.5% higher power demand at 220W vs 68W.
- ❌66.9% longer card at 242mm vs 145mm.
NVS 310
2015Why buy it
- ✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 68W instead of 220W, a 152W reduction.
- ✅Measures 145mm instead of 242mm, a 97mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (275 vs 22,172).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs NVS 310 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
NVS 310
The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the NVS 310's 275 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 7962.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+7963% | 275 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+1050% | 512 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+1820% | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+67% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 184+475% | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+2220% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The NVS 310 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 310 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 64-bit on the NVS 310. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1 MB (NVS 310) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | Fermi NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 105.6% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 68W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 145mm |
| Height | 112mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+2420% | 4.0 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the NVS 310 launched at $159. On MSRP, NVS 310 was 68.1% cheaper ($340 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1.7 (NVS 310) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2511.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $159-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.4+2512% | 1.7 |
| Codename | GA104 | GM107 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #63 | #826 |
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