GeForce3 vs RADEON IGP 320

NVIDIA

GeForce3

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz
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AMD

RADEON IGP 320

2021Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz
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GeForce3 vs RADEON IGP 320 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.

GeForce3 vs RADEON IGP 320: 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 300W, a 267W reduction.

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.
  • 399% HIGHER MSRP
    $499 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

RADEON IGP 320

2021

Why buy it

  • Costs $399 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • Delivers 299.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($100 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 RADEON IGP 320 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4 vs 5).
  • Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 809.1% higher power demand at 300W vs 33W.

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?
RADEON IGP 320 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs 65 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 28nm, and 72 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
RADEON IGP 320 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $399 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 299.2% (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 RADEON IGP 320 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

RADEON IGP 320

The RADEON IGP 320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 4 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the RADEON IGP 320's 4 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the RADEON IGP 320 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 4,608 (RADEON IGP 320). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 20.28 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 320). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce3RADEON IGP 320
G3D Mark Score
5+25%
4
Architecture
Maxwell
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
4608+1100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7227 TFLOPS
20.28 TFLOPS+2706%
Boost Clock
941 MHz
2200 MHz+134%
ROPs
8
128+1500%
TMUs
24
288+1100%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
1 MB+426%
L2 Cache
1 MB
4 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce3 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON IGP 320 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce3RADEON IGP 320
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce3 has 65 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON IGP 320 carries 512 MB. RADEON IGP 320 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 RADEON IGP 320. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 4 MB (RADEON IGP 320) — the RADEON IGP 320 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce3RADEON IGP 320
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the RADEON IGP 320's 300W — a 160.4% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (RADEON IGP 320). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

FeatureGeForce3RADEON IGP 320
TDP
33W-89%
300W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Legacy
Length
165mm
Height
100mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
85
Perf/Watt
0.2
0.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce3 came in at $499, while the RADEON IGP 320 launched at $100. On MSRP, RADEON IGP 320 was 80% cheaper ($399 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GeForce3) vs 0.0 (RADEON IGP 320) — the RADEON IGP 320 offers 0% better value. The newer card here is RADEON IGP 320 (2021 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce3RADEON IGP 320
MSRP
$499
$100-80%
Performance per Dollar
0.0
0.0
Codename
GM108
Navi 21
Release
March 13 2015
November 4 2021
Ranking
#810
#136

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