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Quadro 400
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GeForce 305M
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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 Quadro 400 is positioned at rank 360 and the GeForce 305M is on rank 299, so the GeForce 305M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 400
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 305M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 305M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 400.
| Insight | Quadro 400 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 305M 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 Quadro 400 and GeForce 305M
Quadro 400
The Quadro 400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $119.99.
GeForce 305M
The GeForce 305M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 151 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 400 scores 148 and the GeForce 305M reaches 151 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 400 is built on Pascal while the GeForce 305M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro 400) vs 384 (GeForce 305M). Raw compute: 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro 400) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 305M). Boost clocks: 1252 MHz vs 549 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148 | 151+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.641 TFLOPS+52% | 0.4216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1252 MHz+128% | 549 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 400) vs 1 MB (GeForce 305M) — the GeForce 305M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_1 (Quadro 400) vs 10.1 (GeForce 305M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_1 | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 400 draws 30W versus the GeForce 305M's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Quadro 400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 400) vs 350W (GeForce 305M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+7% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro 400 | GeForce 305M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | GP107 | GM108 |
| Release | February 7 2017 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #741 | #880 |
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