GeForce3 vs GeForce3 Ti 200

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.

GeForce3 vs GeForce3 Ti 200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce3 vs GeForce3 Ti 200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce3

2015

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Draws 33W instead of 215W, a 182W reduction.
✅Measures 165mm instead of 183mm, a 18mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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234.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 167.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅693.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs 65 MB).
✅GeForce3 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce3 Ti 200 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
❌2018 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌551.5% higher power demand at 215W vs 33W.
❌10.9% longer card at 183mm vs 165mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce3 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (5 vs 4), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce3 Ti 200 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2018 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce3 Ti 200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $350 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 167.9% (0.0 vs 0.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce3 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce3 vs GeForce3 Ti 200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce3

The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

GeForce3 Ti 200

The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the GeForce3 Ti 200's 4 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce3 Ti 200 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1710 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce3 Ti 200
G3D Mark Score	5+25%	4
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	2944+667%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	10.07 TFLOPS+1293%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1710 MHz+82%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	184+667%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	2.9 MB+1426%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce3 Ti 200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce3 has 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 Ti 200 carries 512 MB. GeForce3 Ti 200 gives you 693.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce3 and 64-bit on the GeForce3 Ti 200. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce3 Ti 200
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce3 Ti 200
DirectX	8.1	8.1
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	1.3	1.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 200). Decoder: None vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200).

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce3 Ti 200
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	None	None
Codecs	MPEG-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the GeForce3 Ti 200's 215W — a 146.8% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 60.

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce3 Ti 200
TDP	33W-85%	215W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	183mm
Height	100mm	100mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85	60-29%
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce3 came in at $499, while the GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce3 Ti 200 was 70.1% cheaper ($350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce3) vs 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is GeForce3 Ti 200 (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce3	GeForce3 Ti 200
MSRP	$499	$149-70%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	0.0
Codename	GM108	TU104
Release	March 13 2015	September 20 2018
Ranking	#810	#94

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