GeForce3
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
5
MSRP
$499
AVG Price
$49
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 GeForce3 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: 5 points.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce3
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce3 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Apex Legends
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Deadlock
Destiny 2
League of Legends
Path of Exile 2
Project Zomboid
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce3 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce3 scores 5 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 | GeForce3 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 5 |
| 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 x4 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #810 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce3 is equipped with 0.063 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce3 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.063 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 192 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 8.1, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 1.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce3 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 8.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 1.3 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: None— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2.
| Specification | GeForce3 |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | None |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 165mm long, 100mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 200g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 85 under load.
| Specification | GeForce3 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 33 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 165mm |
| Card Height | 100mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 200g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $499). Overall performance ranking position: #810 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce3 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $49 |
| 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
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| ROPs | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 |
| Vram | 0.063 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 x4 |
| Memory Bus Width | 64-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 |
General Information
4 specs
General Information
4 specs
| Codename | GM108 |
| Architecture | Maxwell (2014−2017) |
| Release Date | March 13 2015 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 810 |
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