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Radeon R5 M315
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GeForce 615
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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 Radeon R5 M315 is positioned at rank 571 and the GeForce 615 is on rank 367, so the GeForce 615 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M315
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M315.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $150), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 932.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+932.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon R5 M315 and GeForce 615
Radeon R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.
GeForce 615
The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M315 scores 489 and the GeForce 615 reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M315 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 384 (GeForce 615). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 489 | 505+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 0.7972 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1038 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 144 KB+80% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) vs 512 KB (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M315 draws 75W versus the GeForce 615's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M315) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 10W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.5 | 50.5+677% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M315 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce 615 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 615 costs 90% less ($135 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 33.7 (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 offers 921.2% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $50-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $15-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 33.7+921% |
| Codename | Jet | GP108 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #922 | #657 |
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