GeForce3 vs Radeon IGP 320M

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 320M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce3 vs Radeon IGP 320M: 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.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 85W, a 52W 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.

Radeon IGP 320M

2019

Why buy it

✅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 320M is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌157.6% higher power demand at 85W 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 320M 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 a newer 2019 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 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce3 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon IGP 320M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce3 vs Radeon IGP 320M 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.

Radeon IGP 320M

The Radeon IGP 320M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 scores 5 versus the Radeon IGP 320M's 4 — the GeForce3 leads by 25%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon IGP 320M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 1,280 (Radeon IGP 320M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon IGP 320M). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3	Radeon IGP 320M
G3D Mark Score	5+25%	4
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	3.2 TFLOPS+343%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1250 MHz+33%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce3	Radeon IGP 320M
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 320M carries 512 MB. Radeon IGP 320M 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 320M. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 2 MB (Radeon IGP 320M) — the Radeon IGP 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3	Radeon IGP 320M
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.5 GB+694%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce3	Radeon IGP 320M
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3) vs None (Radeon IGP 320M). Decoder: None vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3) vs MPEG-2 (Radeon IGP 320M).

Feature	GeForce3	Radeon IGP 320M
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 Radeon IGP 320M's 85W — a 88.1% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 350W (Radeon IGP 320M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce3	Radeon IGP 320M
TDP	33W-61%	85W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	—
Height	100mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon IGP 320M (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce3	Radeon IGP 320M
MSRP	$499	—
Codename	GM108	Navi 14
Release	March 13 2015	November 13 2019
Ranking	#810	#403

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