NVS 310 vs GeForce 7800 GTX

CPU

GPU

NVS 310

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

GeForce 7800 GTX

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

NVS 310

275

+2.6%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 7800 GTX

150

268

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 NVS 310 is positioned at rank 305 and the GeForce 7800 GTX is on rank 722, so the NVS 310 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar NVS 310

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

91%

#290

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8539%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

100%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

99%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

98%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

97%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

95%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

94%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

92%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

91%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

91%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

89%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

88%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

88%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GTX

#712

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

24127%

#714

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

21871%

#715

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

21813%

#719

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

19836%

#720

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

19700%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

93%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

91%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

89%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

84%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

82%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

80%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

76%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

73%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

73%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

67%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

67%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

64%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

49%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

44%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The NVS 310 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The NVS 310 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The NVS 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7800 GTX.

Insight	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The NVS 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 310.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+310.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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.

NVS 310 Benchmark Check

GeForce 7800 GTX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of NVS 310 and GeForce 7800 GTX

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.

GeForce 7800 GTX

The GeForce 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 268 points.

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Graphics Performance

The NVS 310 scores 275 and the GeForce 7800 GTX reaches 268 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 310 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7800 GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (NVS 310) vs 224 (GeForce 7800 GTX).

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
G3D Mark Score	275+3%	268
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	512 ×2+129%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 310) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GTX). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
DirectX	12 (11_0)+33%	9.0c
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Fermi NVENC (NVS 310) vs No (GeForce 7800 GTX). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7800 GTX).

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
Encoder	Fermi NVENC	No
Decoder	VP4	PureVideo
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The NVS 310 draws 68W versus the GeForce 7800 GTX's 150W — a 75.2% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 310) vs 350W (GeForce 7800 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 228mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce 7800 GTX
TDP	68W-55%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	228mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	4.0+122%	1.8

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Value Analysis

The NVS 310 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 7800 GTX launched at $599 and now averages $40. The NVS 310 costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (NVS 310) vs 6.7 (GeForce 7800 GTX) — the NVS 310 offers 310.4% better value. The NVS 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).