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 315 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 315 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 315 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 315 scores 196 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP107), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.199 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 937 MHz from a base of 747 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 315
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	196
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Pascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GP107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	937 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	747 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.199 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	29.98 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	3,300 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#597

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 315 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 315
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	240 kB
L2 Cache	512 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 315
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 HDMI — 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 315
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI 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 315 draws 20 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 315
TDPPower consumption under load	20 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C