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NVS 310
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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 Go 7900 GTX is on rank 218, so the GeForce Go 7900 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar NVS 310
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GTX.
| Insight | NVS 310 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the NVS 310 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of NVS 310 and GeForce Go 7900 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 Go 7900 GTX
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The NVS 310 scores 275 and the GeForce Go 7900 GTX reaches 270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 310 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (NVS 310) vs 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1075 MHz.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 275+2% | 270 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 ×2 | 2816+450% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 | 6.06 TFLOPS+473% |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1075 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 16 ×2 | 96+500% |
| TMUs | 32 ×2 | 176+450% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce Go 7900 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The NVS 310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has 256 MB. The NVS 310 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 310) vs 3 MB (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 310) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+33% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Fermi NVENC (NVS 310) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX).
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Fermi NVENC | No |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The NVS 310 draws 68W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GTX's 250W — a 114.5% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 310) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | NVS 310 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 68W-73% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0+264% | 1.1 |
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