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 505 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 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.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 505

#649

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

112%

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Radeon R7 M350

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111%

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MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

111%

#652

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

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110%

#653

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

108%

#654

GeForce 9800M GS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

108%

#655

Radeon 3020e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

107%

#656

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

104%

#657

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

104%

#658

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

103%

#659

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

102%

#660

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

102%

#661

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

101%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

101%

#663

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#664

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#665

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#666

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

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100%

#667

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

99%

#668

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#669

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#670

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

98%

#671

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

98%

#672

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

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MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

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Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#675

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#676

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#677

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#678

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#679

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 505 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 505 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 505 scores 144 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 Ampere (2020−2025) architecture (codename: GA107), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 40 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.731 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1155 MHz from a base of 832 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 505
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	144
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Ampere (2020−2025)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GA107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	8 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	64
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	40
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1155 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	832 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	4.731 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	73.92 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#407

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 505 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 505
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	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 10.1, Vulkan None, OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 505
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	10.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
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: No, decoder: PureVideo HD VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.

Specification	GeForce 505
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	No
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 505 draws 25 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 64mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 70°C under load.

Specification	GeForce 505
TDPPower consumption under load	25 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Card Height	64mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	70°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $99), the GeForce 505 delivers 10 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #407 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 505
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$99
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#407
Release Date	Maio 2022
Release Year	2022

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

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ROPs	40
TMUs	64
Vram	0.5 GB
L1 Cache	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Core Clock	832 MHz
Boost Clock	1155 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Tensor Cores	64
Shading Units	2048
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Ray Tracing Cores	16
Texture Fill Rate	73.92
Manufacturing Process	8 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	25 Watt
Floating Point Performance	4.731 TFLOPS