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.

Overview

The GeForce 310 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: 143 points.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 310

#458

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

107%

#459

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

106%

#460

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

106%

#461

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

106%

#462

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

105%

#463

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

105%

#464

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

105%

#465

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#466

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

104%

#467

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

104%

#468

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

102%

#469

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

102%

#470

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

102%

#471

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

101%

#472

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#473

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

100%

#474

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

98%

#475

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#476

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

97%

#477

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#478

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

94%

#479

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#480

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#481

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#482

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

92%

#483

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#484

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#485

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#486

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

90%

#487

Mobility Radeon HD 4830

MSRP: $130|Avg: $20

90%

#488

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 310 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 310 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 310 scores 143 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7227 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 941 MHz from a base of 928 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 310
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	143
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	941 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	928 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.7227 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	22.58 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#810

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 310 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 310
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 310
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 1.2

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x DisplayPort — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2.

Specification	GeForce 310
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
DisplayPort PortsNumber of DisplayPort display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 310 draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 310
TDPPower consumption under load	33 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Card Height	69mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $45), the GeForce 310 delivers 29 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #810 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 310
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$45
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$5
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#810
Release Date	March 13 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

18 specs

ROPs	8
TMUs	24
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	192 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	928 MHz
Boost Clock	941 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	22.58
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	33 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.7227 TFLOPS