GeForce GT 330
GPU·Budget

GeForce GT 330

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

393

MSRP

$99

AVG Price

$30

May 17 2017
30 Watt
Pascal (2016−2021)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

The GeForce GT 330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 393 points. Launch price was $79.

Value Upgrade Path

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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 GT 330

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100%
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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GT 330 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GT 330 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 330 scores 393 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 Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP108), manufactured on a 14 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 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.127 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1468 MHz from a base of 1228 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce GT 330
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score393
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationPascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGP108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1468 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1228 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.127 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second35.23 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count1,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#641
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 330 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GT 330
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache144 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.1 (10_1), OpenGL 3.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GT 330
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11.1 (10_1)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API3.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 1.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, HDMIx 1, VGAx 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD, decoder: PureVideo HD— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

SpecificationGeForce GT 330
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectorsHDMIx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectorsVGAx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionPureVideo HD
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo HD
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 330 draws 30 Watt under load (TDP) — a 300W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None. Physical size: 175mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 80 under load.

SpecificationGeForce GT 330
TDPPower consumption under load30 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage300W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeNone
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance175mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $99), the GeForce GT 330 delivers 13 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #641 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce GT 330
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$99
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#641
Release DateMay 17 2017
Release Year2017

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

19 specs

ROPs16
TMUs24
Vram0.5 GB
L1 Cache144 kB
L2 Cache512 kB
Core Clock1228 MHz
Boost Clock1468 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units384
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width64-bit
Transistor Count1,800 million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate35.23
Manufacturing Process14 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)30 Watt
Floating Point Performance1.127 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenameGP108
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)
Launch Price$79
Release DateMay 17 2017
Performance Ranking Position641

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